Mark Zuckerberg (1984-)

Mark Zuckerberg (1984-) is a person.

• Context:
  • He can (typically) exhibit traits of an Aggressive Business Leader.
  • He can (typically) be known for his Risk-Taking and Bold Leadership.
  • He can (often) act as an Introverted Innovator, favoring deep thinking and long-term strategic planning.
  • He can be a Visionary Business Leader, focusing on long-term goals and innovations.
  • He can be a Results-Oriented Pragmatist, exemplified by his decision in 2006 to stick with the introduction of the News Feed despite widespread backlash, knowing its long-term value for user engagement.
  • He can demonstrate his Philanthropic Efforts.
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• Example(s):
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2004, when he launched Facebook from his dormitory at Harvard University.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2005, when he diluted the shares of Eduardo Saverin—one of Facebook's co-founders—effectively pushing him out of the company.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2006, when he introduced the News Feed feature, despite widespread criticism.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2008, when Facebook surpassed 100 million active users.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2012, when Facebook had its initial public offering (IPO), making Zuckerberg the world's youngest self-made billionaire.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2014, when Facebook acquired Oculus VR for $2 billion.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2015, when he and Priscilla Chan founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, committing to donate 99% of their Facebook shares for philanthropic efforts.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2017, when Facebook acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion, reflecting his strategy of eliminating competition by acquiring rival platforms.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2018, when he testified before the U.S. Congress during the Cambridge Analytica scandal, addressing data privacy concerns related to Facebook’s handling of user data.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2020, when Facebook launched Facebook Shops, a new e-commerce platform to support businesses.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, 2021, when he announced the rebranding of Facebook to Meta Platforms.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Steve Jobs (1955-2011), whose leadership style was more product-focused and intuitive, compared to Zuckerberg’s analytical, data-driven approach.
  • Elon Musk (1971-), who is more open to public engagement and spontaneity, contrasting with Zuckerberg's more introverted and calculated public persona.
  • Jeff Bezos, who focuses on e-commerce and logistics.
• See: Meta Platforms, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Harvard University, Priscilla Chan, Randi Zuckerberg, Donna Zuckerberg, Facebook, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg Retrieved:2024-9-9.
  • Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (; born May 14, 1984) is an American businessman. He co-founded the social media service Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook, Inc.), of which he is chairman, chief executive officer and controlling shareholder. Zuckerberg has been the subject of multiple lawsuits regarding the creation and ownership of the website as well as issues of user privacy.

    Zuckerberg briefly attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook in February 2004 with his roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. Zuckerberg took the company public in May 2012 with majority shares. In 2008, at age 23, he became the world's youngest self-made billionaire. He has since used his funds to organize multiple donations, including the establishment of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. His net worth as of June 13, 2024, is US$176 billion, making him the fourth richest person in the world, behind Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault, and Jeff Bezos.

    A film depicting Zuckerberg's early career, legal troubles and initial success with Facebook, The Social Network, was released in 2010 and won multiple Academy Awards. His prominence and fast rise in the technology industry has prompted political and legal attention.

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