Mark Zuckerberg

Co-founder, chairman & CEO, Meta

Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook while studying at Harvard.

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At a glance

Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook while studying at Harvard. He took the company public and later introduced Meta as its corporate identity. His work now connects social platforms, virtual and augmented reality, and AI systems, alongside the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Current role: Co-founder, chairman & CEO, Meta
Born: 14 May 1984
Education: Harvard University — attended; left without a degree
Known for: Facebook; Meta; Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Previously: Founded Facebook while at Harvard
Coverage: Social platforms; AI; mixed reality

Sources checked 16 October 2026. Selected career milestones and biographical references.

Career, in context.

Selected milestones, newest first. Explore earlier career below.

2023
Meta releases Llama 2
The company expands access to its language models during Zuckerberg’s leadership.
Source: Meta
2021
Introduces the Meta company brand
He presents a new corporate identity encompassing the company’s apps and technologies.
Source: Meta

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More than 10 years ago.

2015
Launches the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
He and Priscilla Chan establish an organisation focused on science and other long-term social goals.
Source: Wikipedia
2012
Takes Facebook public
Facebook begins trading on Nasdaq with Zuckerberg remaining its chief executive.
Source: Wikipedia
2012
Agrees to acquire Instagram
Facebook announces its acquisition of the photo-sharing service.
Source: Wikipedia
2004
Co-founds Facebook
The social network begins at Harvard before expanding to a global audience.
Source: Wikipedia