Yash Sharma: Mark Zuckerberg

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{{SHORTDESC:American businessman and co-founder of Facebook (born 1984)}} {{#seo:|title=Mark Zuckerberg Biography – Co-founder of Facebook and Meta CEO|title_mode=append|keywords=Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder, Meta CEO, American billionaire, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, social media pioneer|description=Mark Zuckerberg is an American businessman and programmer who co-founded Facebook and serves as CEO of Meta Platforms. He is one of the world's wealthiest individuals.|image=Mark Zuckerberg.png|image_alt=Mark Zuckerberg portrait}}
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| style="width:35%; padding:5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width:65%; padding:5px;" |Mark Elliot Zuckerberg
May 14, 1984
White Plains, New York, U.S.
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="padding:5px;" |American
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Education'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Harvard University (dropped out)
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Businessman, Programmer
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Co-founder of Facebook, CEO of Meta Platforms
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Priscilla Chan
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Children'''
| style="padding:5px;" |3 daughters
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Net worth'''
| style="padding:5px;" |US$220 billion (approx., 2025)
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'''Mark Elliot Zuckerberg''' (born May 14, 1984) is an American businessman and programmer. He co-founded Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms. He serves as chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and controlling shareholder. He is among the world’s wealthiest individuals.<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/after-cutting-down-on-metaverse-mark-zuckerberg-plans-comeback-with-meta-humanoid-robots-2906127-2026-05-04</ref>

== Early Life ==
Mark Zuckerberg was born in White Plains, New York, to Edward Zuckerberg, a dentist, and Karen Zuckerberg, a psychiatrist. He grew up in Dobbs Ferry, New York, with his three sisters.

He attended Ardsley High School and later transferred to Phillips Exeter Academy. During school, he showed strong skills in programming and was captain of the fencing team.<ref>https://www.ft.com/content/02107c23-6c7a-4c19-b8e2-b45f4bb9ce5f?syn-25a6b1a6=1</ref>

== Software Development ==

=== Early Projects ===
Zuckerberg began programming at a young age. As a teenager, he created a messaging system called "ZuckNet" that connected his home and his father’s dental office.

He later developed a music software called Synapse Media Player, which used machine learning to recommend songs.<ref>https://luxurylaunches.com/watches/mark-zuckerberg-watch-at-2026-met-gala-05062026.php</ref>

=== Harvard Years ===
Zuckerberg joined Harvard University in 2002, where he studied computer science and psychology. During this time, he created programs like CourseMatch and Facemash.

Facemash allowed students to compare photos, but it was shut down by the university due to privacy concerns.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/motley/1729113/is-mark-zuckerberg-overspending-on-ai/</ref>

== Career ==

=== Facebook ===
In February 2004, Zuckerberg launched Facebook with his roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes.

The platform quickly expanded beyond Harvard to other universities and later to the public. Zuckerberg left Harvard to focus on growing the company.

Facebook went public in 2012. Under his leadership, it became one of the largest social media platforms in the world.

=== Meta Platforms ===
Facebook later rebranded as Meta Platforms, focusing on virtual reality and the metaverse. Zuckerberg continued as CEO and chairman.

He has led major product expansions including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger integrations.

== Philanthropy ==
Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The organization focuses on education, science, and equality.

He has pledged to donate a large portion of his wealth to philanthropic causes.

== Legal Issues ==
Zuckerberg has faced several legal challenges related to Facebook’s creation, including disputes with former collaborators.

He has also testified before the United States Congress regarding data privacy, misinformation, and platform responsibility.

== In Media ==
Zuckerberg’s early career was portrayed in the 2010 film ''The Social Network''. The film focused on Facebook’s founding and legal disputes.

== Personal Life ==
Zuckerberg married Priscilla Chan in 2012. The couple has three daughters and lives in the United States.

He has interests in technology, science, and mixed martial arts training.

== Recognition ==
Zuckerberg has received several recognitions:

* Time Person of the Year (2010)
* Listed among the world’s most powerful people by Forbes
* Named among Time’s most influential people multiple times

== Net Worth ==
As of 2025, Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth is estimated at around US$220 billion.

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