TLDR;
This video chronicles the life and career of Mark Zuckerberg, from his childhood interest in computers to becoming a billionaire and a major figure in the tech industry. It highlights his early programming projects, his time at Harvard where he created Facebook, the challenges and lawsuits he faced, and his philanthropic endeavours. The video also touches on his personal life, including his marriage and evolving religious views, and his future vision for Facebook and his role in the world.
- Early interest in computer programming led to the creation of Zucknet.
- Creation of Facebook at Harvard, initially called "TheFacebook".
- Became the world's youngest self-made billionaire at 23.
- Launched Internet.org to provide affordable internet access to developing countries.
- Established the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for philanthropy.
Who is Mark Zuckerberg? [0:01]
Mark Zuckerberg was born in May 1984 in White Plains, New York. He is the only son and one of four children of Karen, a psychiatrist, and Edward Zuckerberg, a dentist. From a young age, Zuckerberg showed a keen interest in computer programming.
January 1985 Family [0:27]
Zuckerberg's three sisters are Randi, Donna, and Arielle. They were raised in Dobbs Ferry, New York, in a Reform Jewish household. His ancestry includes immigrants from Germany, Poland, and Austria.
January 1998 First Computer Program [0:48]
At the age of 12, Mark Zuckerberg developed a message network for his father's dental practice called Zucknet. This system is considered a precursor to AOL's Instant Messenger.
August 1999 Early School Days [1:07]
Zuckerberg was a high-achieving student. He initially attended Ardsley High School before transferring to Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire during his junior year. While there, he became fluent in French, Hebrew, Latin, and ancient Greek, and he received awards in science and classical studies.
September 2002 Welcome to Harvard [1:33]
Zuckerberg enrolled at Harvard in 2002, pursuing degrees in psychology and computer science. He was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi and Kirkland House. During his time at Harvard, he created Facemash, a website where students could share and rate photos. Although the university shut it down, it served as the inspiration for Facebook.
February 2004 TheFacebook is created [2:02]
Mark Zuckerberg developed the code for Facebook and launched "TheFacebook" from his college dormitory with his roommates. Initially, the service was exclusive to Harvard students, but Zuckerberg later expanded it to other universities.
March 2004 First Lawsuit against Facebook [2:24]
Facebook faced its first lawsuit in March 2004, filed by ConnectU founders Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, and Divya Narendra. They alleged that Zuckerberg stole their idea to create a competing product. The case was settled in 2008, with Facebook agreeing to transfer over 1.2 million common shares and pay $20 million in cash.
May 2004 Here I come Silicon Valley! [2:54]
During his sophomore year, Mark Zuckerberg dropped out of Harvard and moved to Silicon Valley to focus on Facebook. He, along with Moskovitz and other friends, rented a house in Palo Alto that served as their initial office.
January 2006 Facebook’s Mission [3:15]
By January 2006, Facebook had secured several investors and moved to a proper office. They resisted numerous attempts by major corporations to acquire the company. Zuckerberg stated that Facebook's mission was to make the world open and connected, not just about making money.
February 2007 Mark joins Billionaire Club [3:42]
At the age of 23, Zuckerberg became the world's youngest self-made billionaire. In the same year, he launched Facebook Platform, encouraging third-party developers to create applications for Facebook.
July 2010 Facebook Fledgeling [4:01]
In July 2010, Zuckerberg announced that Facebook had reached 500 million active users. He was ranked first on Vanity Fair’s list of the Top 100 "most influential people of the Information Age". By October 2012, Facebook reached one billion users, and by June 2017, it had garnered two billion users.
May 2012 Zuckerberg gets married [4:32]
In May 2012, Mark Zuckerberg married Priscilla Chan, whom he had met at a Harvard fraternity party in 2003. They had known each other since college and have two daughters, Maxima and August.
August 2013 Project Internet.org [4:50]
In August 2013, Facebook, along with other companies, launched Internet.org. The project aimed to provide better and more affordable access to selected internet services in underdeveloped and developing countries.
February 2014 Facebook Expanding Horizons [5:08]
By February 2014, Facebook had acquired Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp two years later, expanding its reach in photo and video sharing and mobile messaging.
December 2015 Indulging in Philanthropy [5:25]
In December 2015, Zuckerberg and Chan established the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a limited liability company. Its goal is to "advance human potential and promote equality" in areas such as health, education, scientific research, and energy.
January 2016 Atheist to Believer [5:45]
Raised Jewish, Zuckerberg once identified as an atheist but later revised his views, stating that he believes religion is very important.
June 2016 Pledge to Humanity [6:07]
In June 2016, Business Insider named Zuckerberg one of the "Top 10 Business Visionaries Creating Value for the World," along with Elon Musk and Sal Khan. This was due to his and his wife's pledge to donate 99% of their wealth, estimated at $55.0 billion.
May 2017 Graduating Harvard [6:56]
In May 2017, years after dropping out, Zuckerberg received an honorary degree from Harvard at its 366th commencement ceremony. He encouraged graduates to take initiative, saying, "You might think, 'I don't know how to build a dam,' Let me tell you something, no one knows when to begin. You just have to get started.”
January 2019 Privacy-focused Future [7:36]
In January 2019, Zuckerberg outlined plans to integrate an end-to-end encrypted system for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, aiming to enhance consumer privacy.
January 2020 Looking at Future [7:53]
As of January 2020, Zuckerberg serves as Facebook’s chairman and CEO and is the 5th richest person globally, with a wealth exceeding $100 billion. He is now focusing on technological innovations and philanthropic efforts for the next generation, aiming to help small businesses.