Nathan Myhrvold
Former Microsoft CTO; black book (12 phones) and flight logs
Also known as: Nathan Paul Myhrvold
Former CTO of Microsoft (1986-2000), CEO of Intellectual Ventures, and author of Modernist Cuisine. Listed in Epstein's black book with extensive contact information (12 phone numbers). Named on Epstein's flight logs for December 9, 1996 (Fort Knox to Teterboro, with Epstein, Maxwell, and others) and January 11, 1997 (Newark to Titusville, with Epstein, Dershowitz, and Celina Midelfart). Contributed a letter to Epstein's 'birthday book' alongside graphic animal photos from an Africa trip. A spokesperson said Myhrvold 'knew him from TED conferences and as a donor to basic scientific research' and 'regrets that he ever met him.'
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Nathan Myhrvold appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Nathan Paul Myhrvold is an American technologist, entrepreneur, and author who served as Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft from 1986 to 2000. After departing Microsoft, he founded Intellectual Ventures, a private company focused on the creation and licensing of intellectual property. He is also known as the principal author of 'Modernist Cuisine,' a multi-volume work on cooking techniques. Myhrvold holds advanced degrees and has been associated with wide-ranging interests in science, technology, and philanthropy.
Myhrvold moved in elite technology and scientific circles, appearing on guest lists alongside figures such as Bill Gates, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and various Nobel laureates. He was a regular attendee of the TED conference, which he referenced in communications with Jeffrey Epstein. His senior assistant at Intellectual Ventures, Claudia Leschuck, coordinated scheduling between Myhrvold and Epstein's office on a recurring basis.
Epstein Connection
Nathan Myhrvold is documented in Epstein's black book with extensive contact information (12 phone numbers). He is named on Epstein's flight logs for flights in December 1996 and January 1997. Most significantly, a substantial body of email correspondence in the EFTA document sets shows a sustained personal relationship between Myhrvold and Epstein spanning at least 2011 through October 2017 -- well after Epstein's 2008 criminal conviction. The emails show regular social meetups, dinner arrangements coordinated between their respective assistants, and a casual, familiar tone. Myhrvold also appeared on multiple Epstein guest lists and event invitations. A Vanity Fair profile of Epstein named Myhrvold among those who had dined at Epstein's residence. A spokesperson later stated that Myhrvold 'knew him from TED conferences and as a donor to basic scientific research' and 'regrets that he ever met him.'
Key Allegations(6)
Maintained a sustained social relationship with Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2011 through late 2017, well after Epstein's 2008 conviction, as documented by extensive email correspondence and scheduling between their offices.
documentedListed in Epstein's black book with 12 phone numbers, indicating extensive contact information was maintained.
documentedDined at Epstein's residence alongside other prominent figures including Mort Zuckerman and Donald Trump, as reported by Vanity Fair.
documentedAppeared on multiple Epstein guest/invitation lists alongside prominent technology and science figures including Bill Gates, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt, Peter Thiel, and others.
documentedNamed on Epstein's flight logs for December 9, 1996 (Fort Knox to Teterboro, with Epstein, Maxwell, and others) and January 11, 1997 (Newark to Titusville, with Epstein, Dershowitz, and Celina Midelfart).
documentedNamed in an extensive questionnaire probing Epstein's ties to prominent individuals, asking whether Epstein met with Myhrvold alongside other figures such as Martin Nowak, Richard Axel, Ron Baron, and Josh Harris.
documentedLegal Status
Nathan Myhrvold has not been charged with or convicted of any crime related to the Epstein case. He appears extensively in Epstein's documentary records including the black book, flight logs, email correspondence, and guest lists.
Notable Statements(6)
“Headed to BVI now for diving, but maybe on Saturday...”
“Just leaving indonesia, will call you in a few days”
“Yes it was fun!”
“I am not going to TED this year”
“Sorry for radio silence, I have been busy! But mostly good busy”
“I am leaving tomorrow am...maybe next time”
Contradictions(2)
A spokesperson stated Myhrvold 'knew him from TED conferences and as a donor to basic scientific research,' characterizing the relationship as limited and professional in nature.
Extensive email correspondence from 2011 to 2017 reveals a close personal social relationship with regular dinner arrangements, in-person meetings in New York and Seattle, casual personal exchanges, travel discussions, and coordination between their personal offices. Epstein emailed Myhrvold casually asking 'where do i get the best baguette' in Paris and 'do i see you soon?', while Myhrvold wrote 'I have news! Will call you tomorrow' and 'Yes it was fun!' -- communications far beyond a casual conference acquaintance.
A spokesperson stated Myhrvold 'regrets that he ever met him,' implying distance from Epstein.
Documentary evidence shows the relationship continued through at least October 2017, with emails as late as June 2017 from Epstein ('Your boy is moving up! you re next') and October 2017 from Myhrvold ('I am leaving tomorrow am...maybe next time'), demonstrating the relationship persisted for years after Epstein's 2008 conviction and was ongoing up until approximately two years before Epstein's 2019 arrest.
Key Relationships(9)
Extensive documented personal relationship spanning at least 2011-2017, evidenced by regular email correspondence, dinner arrangements, in-person meetings, guest list appearances, flight log entries, and black book listing with 12 phone numbers.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, coordinated meetings and dinners between Epstein and Myhrvold, including arranging calls and visit schedules. Multiple emails from Groff to Epstein regarding Myhrvold's availability.
Both appear on multiple Epstein guest lists together. Both listed as 'REGRETS' for an event alongside other tech figures. Both former senior Microsoft executives.
Both appear on Epstein guest lists together alongside other tech and science luminaries.
Both appear on Epstein guest lists together.
Both appear on Epstein guest lists together.
Both appear on Epstein guest lists together.
Named together on December 1996 flight log from Fort Knox to Teterboro.
Named together on January 1997 flight log from Newark to Titusville.
Timeline(30 events)
Flew on Epstein's plane from Fort Knox to Teterboro with Epstein, Maxwell, and others, per flight logs.
Flew on Epstein's plane from Newark to Titusville with Epstein, Alan Dershowitz, and Celina Midelfart, per flight logs.
Named in Vanity Fair profile of Epstein as among those who had dined at Epstein's residence, alongside Mort Zuckerman and Donald Trump.
Lesley Groff inquires about dinner with Nathan Myhrvold on Friday, coordinating with Epstein.
Message from Nathan Myhrvold's office to Epstein's staff.
Myhrvold emails Epstein on Thanksgiving: 'Headed to BVI now for diving, but maybe on Saturday...'
Greetings forwarded from Nathan Myhrvold's office to Epstein.
Nathan Myhrvold tried calling Epstein's apartment and cell phone.
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'Just leaving indonesia, will call you in a few days.'
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'Ok, I will try make it work...'
Lesley Groff forwards message from Natalie in Nathan's office regarding getting together in Seattle on August 9th.
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'Yes it was fun!'
Lesley Groff informs Epstein that Nathan Myhrvold may have dinner free on Saturday night.
Message from Claudia in Nathan's office forwarded to Epstein; 'Nathan's concerned.'
Lesley Groff tells Epstein: 'Please call Nathan Myhrvold...he is in NY still.'
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'Great -- Wed afternoon may work, or Thursday AM.'
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'That is not obvious to me....so thanks for info....'
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'did my late answers Give you what you need?'
Epstein replies to Myhrvold: 'Yes thnks.'
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'I have news! Will call you tomorrow.'
Email exchange between Myhrvold and Epstein.
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'Well?'
Reminder sent that Nathan Myhrvold is in NY week of November 17 (except night of 18th).
Lesley Groff informs Epstein that Nathan Myhrvold will come see him.
Epstein emails Myhrvold: 'when are you next in ny?'
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'Sorry for radio silence, I have been busy! But mostly good busy' and separately states 'I am not going to TED this year.'
Epstein emails Myhrvold from Paris: 'i am in paris, where do i get the best baguette.'
Epstein emails Myhrvold: 'do i see you soon?'
Epstein emails Myhrvold: 'Re: Your boy is moving up! you re next.'
Myhrvold emails Epstein: 'I am leaving tomorrow am...maybe next time.' Among the last documented communications.
At a Glance
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1 source for document mentions
EFTA00680010 - Walker-Gates-Tegreene Email Thread
2026-01-30
“DOJ-released email thread between Bill Gates, Melanie Walker, Casey Tegreene, and others. Walker dis”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 12 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
External Cross-Check
Search ICIJ Offshore Leaks, OFAC Sanctions, SEC EDGAR, and Federal Courts
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (3)
2 Seminars-MONEY & POWER possible Invite List
Seminar-MONEY Marc Andreesen Paul Batista (Not sure this is who you mean) Jeff Bezos Sergey Brin Bill Gates Danny Hillis Danny Kahneman Jaron Lani
fact checking questions for New York Magazine story
Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the phone tag. In case it's easier to respond by email, I have put my questions below. I'm at my desk and should be here until
2 Seminars-MONEY & POWER possible Invite List
Seminar-MONEY Marc Andreesen Paul Batista (Not sure this is who you mean) Jeff Bezos Sergey Brin Bill Gates Danny Hillis Danny Kahneman Jaron Lani
Schedule (25)
2013-04-17 to 2015-04-21 · 11 entries verified across multiple documents
Nathan Myhrvold to call JE
Appt w/Nathan Myhrvold
Appointment with Nathan Myhrvold
Appt w/Nathan Myhrvold
Appt w/Nathan Myhrvold
Appt w/Nathan Myhrvold
Appointment with Nathan Myhrvold
Breakfast with Nathan Myhrvold
NY
Appointment with Nathan Myhrvold
Meeting with Nathan Myhrvold - will stay till 12:50pm
Meeting with Nathan Myhrvold
Meeting with Nathan Myhrvold, will stay till 12:50pm
Nathan Myhrvold meeting, will stay till 12:50pm
Lunch with Kath Ruemmler & possibly Nathan Myhrvold
Lunch with Kathy Ruemmler & possibly Nathan Myhrvold
Lunch with Kath Ruemmler and Nathan Myhrvold
Lunch with Kathy Ruemmler and Nathan M
TBD meeting with Kathy Ruemmler & possibly Nathan Myhrvold
Meeting with Kathy Ruemmler and possibly Nathan Myhrvold
Appt w/Nathan Myhrvold
NY
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