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Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg. Who is He?. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer. He grew up in Dobbs Ferry, New York and attended Ardsley High School. He began using computers and writing software in middle school, and was considered to be a prodigy.

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Mark Zuckerberg

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  1. Mark Zuckerberg

  2. Who is He? • Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer. He grew up in Dobbs Ferry, New York and attended Ardsley High School. He began using computers and writing software in middle school, and was considered to be a prodigy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

  3. The Business. • Mark Zuckerberg has created numerous computer programs, but is best known for being one of the five cofounders of Facebook. He is now the chairman and chief executive of Facebook and it is estimated that his personal wealth is over 27.9 billion. Facebook is the largest social networking site in the world, with over 1 billion users. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

  4. Mark’s Education • Mark attended Ardsley Highschool originally, but later switched to Phillips Exeter Academy. • He attended Harvard, but ended up dropping out as a sophomore to complete his project. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

  5. First Computer Business • Zuckerberg’s first computer based business was called Coursematch. It allowed users to make course decisions based on the choices of other students. It also helped them form study groups. It was used by students throughout Harvard university. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

  6. Success • Mark launched facebook from his dorm room on Feb 4, 2004 • It was originally intended just for Harvard • Spread throughout universities, and eventually throughout the world http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg#Facebook

  7. Partners • Dustin Moskovitz– Attended Harvard • Eduardo Saverin –Attended Harvard with Mark • Sean Parker • Peter Thiel • Sheryl Sandberg http://whoownsfacebook.com/

  8. Interesting Information • Not only was Mark a computer genius in high school, he was also the captain of the fencing team, and could read and write In French, Hebrew, Latin, and ancient Greek. • He is part of the elite group of $1 CEOs • Zuckerberg is among the 100 wealthiest and most influential people in the world • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

  9. How much is He worth? • Mark Zuckerberg is worth a wopping 27.9 billion US dollars • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

  10. Have they won any awards? • Mark Zuckerbergwon the 2010 Person Of The Year Award • He also Won CEO of the year http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/31/mark-zuckerberg-wins-ceo-of-the-year-at-the-6th-annual http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

  11. Quote “The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks” -Mark Zuckerberg http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/markzucker453450.html#pSbOueaYzssrgrFw.99

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