There were plenty of tech luminaries at the Oscar afterparty on Sunday, including Bill Gates and Paul Allen. But it was Jeff Skoll, the eBay co-founder, who was getting shmoozed by the stars. So reports the New York Times today.

The story states that Mr. Skoll was having more luck on the social front because he helped finance An Inconvenient Truth, the Oscar-winning eco documentary that won two Oscars, best documentary feature and best original song.

As those in the Valley know, Mr. Skoll has been using his wealth to support a number of green initiatives, including Tesla Motors and Nanosolar. At the same time, the former eBay exec has become a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. His production company, Participant Productions, has co-produced such films as Syriana, Good Night and Good Luck, and Fast Food Nation.