Devin Talbott
Devin Talbott is an American entrepreneur and private investor, and the son of foreign policy expert Strobe Talbott.
Early life
Talbott grew up in Washington D.C. and attended Amherst College, where he was a four-year varsity soccer player. He also earned JD and MBA degrees from Georgetown University.Career
Talbott began his investment banking career at Lazard and then worked for former Defense Secretary William Cohen's merchant bank, TCG Financial Partners. After that, Talbott became a vice president of investment firm D.E. Shaw & Co. before branching out to found, an aerospace, defense & government focused private investment firm, in 2012.Since its founding, Enlightenment Capital has raised five funds. Talbott also co-founded Generation Engage, a non-profit focused on engaging young voters in politics and civics, with his brother Adrian and Jay Rockefeller's son Justin.
Other positions
Talbott served as a term member of the Council of Foreign Relations and is a former advisory board member of the Aspen Security Forum.Talbott was a part owner of the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League in 2021 when the club won its first league championship.
, he is a part owner of . In May of 2024, Talbott became a founding member of the ownership group of DC Power FC of the USL Super League.