Joi Ito
Joi Ito is a prominent Japanese-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for his work in technology and innovation. He served as the director of the MIT Media Lab from 2011 until his resignation in 2019, following the revelation of extensive financial ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Ito has been a vocal advocate for digital rights and open access to information, and his involvement with Epstein raised significant questions about ethical governance in academic institutions.
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Joi Ito is a prominent figure who received an invitation to Epstein's ranch.
Horror allegation puts Epstein’s former ranch back in focus
Australia· 2026-02-20
Joi Ito resigned from his position at MIT's media lab after revelations about his fundraising efforts with Epstein.
Analysis: What will Epstein accountability look like?
United States· 2026-02-13
Joi Ito later apologized for his connections with Epstein and for accepting donations for MIT Media Lab.
Jutarnji list - Jeffrey Epstein imao je poruku koju je želio prenijeti Vladimiru Putinu
Croatia· 2026-02-09
Joi Ito attempted to arrange a meeting between Epstein and Putin.
Jutarnji list - Jeffrey Epstein imao je poruku koju je želio prenijeti Vladimiru PutinuCroatia· 2026-02-09Joi Ito, then the director of the MIT Media Lab, wrote to Epstein about a scheduled meeting with Putin.
Epstein tried to cozy up to Russian officials, including Putin, documents showUnited States· 2026-02-08
Joi Ito is a Japanese entrepreneur who was forced out of MIT due to his ties to Epstein.
Why Donald Trump and those in his orbit are untouchableAustralia· 2026-02-06
Joi Ito advised Epstein against traveling to Russia after the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 incident.
Index - Külföld - Vlagyimir Putyin neve is előkerült a mostani Epstein-aktákban, Donald Trump is reagált
Hungary· 2026-02-01
Epstein had a planned lunch meeting with venture capitalist Joi Ito.
Kevin Rudd denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s NY homeAustralia· 2026-01-31
Joi Ito resigned as MIT’s director over his extensive financial ties to Epstein.
Epstein survivors say financier lured them with promise of college education | Jeffrey Epstein
United Kingdom· 2026-01-18
