Mark Zuckerberg
1984-present
Co-founding Facebook, a website that helps people connect and share online
Early Life
Mark Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York. He grew up in a supportive family and showed an interest in computers at a very young age. When he was about 10 years old, Mark started learning how to write computer programs.
His parents encouraged his curiosity, and Mark spent many hours building simple programs and tools just for fun. In school, he enjoyed math and science, and he was known as a very hard worker who liked solving tricky problems.
Learning and Big Ideas
Mark went to Harvard University, where he studied computer science and psychology. While there, he noticed that students wanted an easier way to stay connected with each other online. This idea inspired him to help create a website where people could share information and keep in touch.
In 2004, while still a student, Mark and his college friends helped create Facebook in a dorm room. At first, it was only for college students, but it quickly became popular. Soon, people from all over the world wanted to join.
Achievements
Facebook grew into one of the largest social media platforms ever created. It allows people to share photos, messages, and stories with friends and family. Mark became one of the youngest leaders of a major technology company.
As the company grew, it later changed its name to Meta Platforms, focusing on new technologies that help people connect in different ways. Mark’s work helped shape how millions of people communicate every day.
Helping Others
Mark believes it is important to give back. He and his wife, Priscilla Chan, started the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. This organization supports education, science, and health projects around the world.
They have donated money and time to help schools improve learning and to support doctors and scientists. Mark believes that technology and kindness can work together to make the world better.
Legacy
Mark Zuckerberg’s story shows how curiosity and hard work can turn a simple idea into something big. He reminds kids that learning new skills and following their interests can lead to amazing opportunities.
Even today, Mark continues to learn, build, and imagine new ways for people to connect.
🎉 Fun Facts
Mark created simple computer programs when he was still in middle school.
He taught himself programming before most kids learn algebra.
Facebook was started in a college dorm room.
Mark enjoys reading and sets reading goals for himself.
He believes learning never stops, no matter how old you are.