Mark Elliot Zuckerberg born 14th May 1984
His parents are Karen (née Kempner), a psychiatrist, and Edward Zuckerberg, a dentist. He and his three sisters, Randi, Donna, and Arielle, were raised in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
1998 - 2002 - Ardsley High School
Mark Zuckerberg attended Ardsley High School, located in Ardsley, New York. During his time here, he demonstrated a strong interest in computers and programming. He developed early skills in coding, which laid the foundation for his future ventures in technology.
2002 - 2006 - Phillips Exeter Academy
After completing his education at Ardsley High School, Zuckerberg transferred to Phillips Exeter Academy, a prestigious boarding school in Exeter, New Hampshire. At Phillips Exeter, he continued to excel academically and further honed his programming abilities. It was during this time that he developed a music streaming platform that garnered attention from major tech companies.
2002 - 2006 - Harvard University
In 2002, Mark Zuckerberg enrolled at Harvard University, one of the world’s most renowned universities, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He pursued a dual major in psychology and computer science, reflecting his interests in both human behavior and technology. At Harvard, Zuckerberg’s programming skills flourished, and he continued to innovate. It was here that he launched “Facemash,” a precursor to Facebook, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and knack for creating impactful software solutions.
University had books called Face Books, which included the names and pictures of everyone who lived in the student dorms.
2003, he met Priscilla Chan, marking the beginning of a significant personal relationship that would later lead to marriage. They tied the knot on 19th May 2012, celebrating their union amidst Zuckerberg’s burgeoning career in technology.
2004, January, he started coding Facebook. This social networking platform, initially conceived during his time at Harvard University, officially launched on 4th February 2004. Its rapid growth and widespread adoption transformed social media and communication globally.
2007, at age 23, he became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. His entrepreneurial journey with Facebook propelled him into the upper echelons of global business leaders, showcasing his innovative prowess and strategic acumen.
2012, December – Philanthropy and Initiatives. In addition to his role at Facebook, Mark and wife Priscilla Chan established a charity called the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in December 2015.
2015, 30th Nov – daughter, Maxima Chan Zuckerberg was born.
2017, Aug – 2nd daughter, August was Born.
2018, April – court appearances. He testified before the United States Congress regarding Facebook’s data privacy practices and the platform’s role in safeguarding user information.
2020, July 14th. Net worth estimated at $88.2 billion.
2021, Oct, creation of “Meta” and “metaverse”, Metaverse being a virtual environment for users to interact, Meta now being the corporation that runs Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Oculus, and other business interests.
