Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Meta, is celebrating his 40th birthday on May 14. Zuckerberg, one of the most influential figures in the tech industry, has had a major impact on how people connect and communicate around the world.
At 40, Zuckerberg continues to steer Facebook and its parent company, Meta, toward new technological frontiers.
Born on May 14, 1984, Zuckerberg has grown from a Harvard dropout into a billionaire philanthropist, owning several tech ventures over the years. He started Facebook in 2004 and took it public in 2012.
In 2021, the social media platform changed its name to Meta to shift the company's focus to the metaverse. Under his leadership, Facebook has grown into a global platform with over 2.8 billion active users.
Beyond this, he has also expanded his influence through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which is run by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan and focuses on philanthropy in health, education, and scientific research with an investment of 99 per cent of the couple's wealth over their lifetime.
The net worth of Mark Zuckerberg has grown significantly over the last few years. According to Forbes, his net worth stands at $177 billion, making him the fourth richest person in the world.
Since the acquisition of WhatsApp by Facebook (now Meta) in 2014 for $19 billion, his net worth has grown significantly. In 2014, his net worth was approximately $26.1 billion, which now stands at around $177 billion, reflecting a substantial increase in the net worth due to Meta's expanding business and strategic acquisitions over the year.
Before turning 40, he gifted himself a brand-new superyacht, Launchpad in March 2024.
According to reports, Zuckerberg purchased $59 million worth of waterfront property on Lake Tahoe in California in 2019.
He spends his money on luxury vehicles and owns an Acura TSX, a Honda Fit, and a black Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Zuckerberg has led the acquisition of numerous businesses over the years, including Oculus VR, Instagram, WhatsApp, and several others.
At 40, Zuckerberg continues to steer Facebook and its parent company, Meta, toward new technological frontiers.
Born on May 14, 1984, Zuckerberg has grown from a Harvard dropout into a billionaire philanthropist, owning several tech ventures over the years. He started Facebook in 2004 and took it public in 2012.
In 2021, the social media platform changed its name to Meta to shift the company's focus to the metaverse. Under his leadership, Facebook has grown into a global platform with over 2.8 billion active users.
Beyond this, he has also expanded his influence through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which is run by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan and focuses on philanthropy in health, education, and scientific research with an investment of 99 per cent of the couple's wealth over their lifetime.
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth:
The net worth of Mark Zuckerberg has grown significantly over the last few years. According to Forbes, his net worth stands at $177 billion, making him the fourth richest person in the world.
Since the acquisition of WhatsApp by Facebook (now Meta) in 2014 for $19 billion, his net worth has grown significantly. In 2014, his net worth was approximately $26.1 billion, which now stands at around $177 billion, reflecting a substantial increase in the net worth due to Meta's expanding business and strategic acquisitions over the year.
Before turning 40, he gifted himself a brand-new superyacht, Launchpad in March 2024.
According to reports, Zuckerberg purchased $59 million worth of waterfront property on Lake Tahoe in California in 2019.
He spends his money on luxury vehicles and owns an Acura TSX, a Honda Fit, and a black Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Zuckerberg has led the acquisition of numerous businesses over the years, including Oculus VR, Instagram, WhatsApp, and several others.
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