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United States Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur known for co-founding Facebook and leading its evolution into Meta Platforms, a company focused on virtual reality environments and artificial intelligence.
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg co-founded the social media service Facebook and is the current chairman, chief executive officer, and controlling shareholder of its parent company, Meta Platforms.
Zuckerberg formed a partnership called internet.org with the goal of making internet access more widespread. This initiative was part of Facebook's broader efforts to expand global internet connectivity.
Zuckerberg announced a collaboration with Oakley for new Meta glasses, indicating a partnership focused on integrating technology with eyewear.
Meta Platforms and semiconductor company Arm announced a partnership where Meta will use Arm's data center platforms to power its ranking and other services.
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York. He developed an early interest in computer programming, creating “ZuckNet,” a program for family communication at age 11, and later building the Synapse Media Player, which utilized machine learning to analyze user listening habits. After attending Phillips Exeter Academy, Zuckerberg enrolled at Harvard University in 2002. While at Harvard, he developed CourseMatch to help students with class selection and study groups, followed by Facemash, a controversial social ranking site that was shut down by the university.
On February 4, 2004, Zuckerberg launched “Thefacebook” (later renamed Facebook in 2005) from his Harvard dorm room with roommates Dustin Moskovitz, Chris Hughes, and Eduardo Saverin. The platform, initially for Harvard students, quickly expanded to other universities and then to a broader audience. Its emphasis on real names and “trusted connections” distinguished it from other social networking sites. In the summer of 2004, Zuckerberg moved the company to Palo Alto, California, and secured seed funding from venture capitalist Peter Thiel. He subsequently dropped out of Harvard to dedicate himself fully to the burgeoning company, becoming its CEO and president. By 2005, Facebook received its first major venture capital infusion of $12.7 million.
Facebook experienced rapid growth, reaching 500 million users by 2010. Zuckerberg rejected a $1 billion buyout offer from Yahoo! in 2007, instead striking a deal with Microsoft for a 1.6 percent stake. Following Facebook’s initial public offering (IPO) in 2012, his net worth surpassed $19 billion. In October 2021, Facebook’s parent company was rebranded to Meta Platforms, signaling a strategic shift towards the “metaverse” and virtual reality. Despite significant investments and initial losses in metaverse development, Zuckerberg announced in February 2023 a pivot to prioritize generative artificial intelligence, while still considering the metaverse relevant for niche audiences like video game players. Zuckerberg has engaged in various philanthropic efforts, notably co-founding the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative with his wife, Priscilla Chan, in 2015, pledging to donate 99% of their Facebook shares to advance human potential and promote equality.
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