Born: May 14th, 1984
Birthplace: White Plains, New York, USA
Entrepreneur
Mark Zuckerberg

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Mark Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984 in White Plains, New York, USA. He is the eldest son of Edward Zuckerberg, a dentist, and Karen (née Kempner), a psychiatrist. Raised in a Reform Jewish household in nearby Dobbs Ferry along with his three sisters — Randi, Donna, and Arielle — he developed a strong interest in computers early on. He created a messaging program called “Zucknet” at age 12 to communicate between his home and his father’s dental office.

After finishing high school at Phillips Exeter Academy, Zuckerberg enrolled at Harvard University in 2002, where he studied psychology and computer science. In February 2004, while still a student, he launched Thefacebook with his roommates. The site grew rapidly, and Zuckerberg dropped out of Harvard later that year to focus fully on the platform.

Under Zuckerberg’s leadership, Facebook expanded beyond college campuses and eventually morphed into Meta Platforms, encompassing Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other products. He remains the company’s CEO, chairman, and controlling shareholder.

On the personal front, Zuckerberg’s life has been deeply intertwined with that of his longtime partner, Priscilla Chan. The two met as undergraduates at Harvard in 2003 and married on May 19, 2012, in a surprise backyard ceremony in Palo Alto. They have three daughters: Maxima (born December 2015), August (born 2017), and Aurelia (born 2023).

Zuckerberg’s net worth has fluctuated over time, reflecting his holdings in Meta. As of early 2025, various sources like Biography.com and Forbes estimated his fortune in the hundreds of billions of dollars.

Beyond business, Zuckerberg is deeply involved in philanthropy. He and his wife established the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) in 2015, committing most of their wealth toward science, education, and health causes. Under their leadership, the organization has increasingly focused on ambitious scientific research — including artificial intelligence, disease prevention, and bio-research.

Under his stewardship, Meta has also pursued bold technological initiatives — virtual reality, augmented reality, and building the “metaverse.” While his leadership has been praised for innovation, it has also incurred scrutiny: issues around privacy, content moderation, and social impact have followed the platform at every turn.

Selected Achievements / Milestones

  • Co-founded Facebook while at Harvard (2004)
  • Built Meta Platforms and continues as CEO and Chairman
  • Founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative with his wife to support science, education, and health
  • Named among Time’s most influential people multiple times; significant figure in tech and philanthropy

References

Books about Mark Zuckerberg

Think Like Zuck: The Five Business Secrets of Facebook's Improbably Brilliant CEO Mark Zuckerberg by Ekaterina Walter (2012) - View on Amazon

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