Mark Zuckerberg - Founder and CEO at Meta

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Mark Zuckerberg, born May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York, is renowned for co-founding and leading Meta Platforms (formerly known as Facebook). He started programming early and launched Facebook at Harvard University in 2004 with roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Initially for Harvard students, it soon expanded globally, becoming a major social media platform.

Under Zuckerberg's leadership, Facebook introduced key features like the News Feed, Like button, and expanded through acquisitions like Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014. These moves diversified the company's offerings. Zuckerberg also spearheaded the development of Facebook Messenger and Oculus VR acquisition in 2014, pushing into virtual reality.

In 2021, Zuckerberg rebranded the company to Meta Platforms, Inc., focusing on building the metaverse, integrating virtual, augmented reality, and social media. This shift aims to create a comprehensive digital ecosystem.

Zuckerberg's tenure has faced challenges including data privacy issues, misinformation, and content moderation, leading to regulatory scrutiny and policy adjustments.

Beyond Meta, Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in 2015, focusing on philanthropy in education, scientific research, and healthcare.

As of 2024, Zuckerberg continues as CEO, navigating Meta through advancements in VR, AR, AI, and maintaining its status in tech. His career has significantly influenced social media and tech, evolving Meta from a social network to a broad technology enterprise.