Craig Newmark
Entrepreneur, Founder of Craigslist
Born
December 6th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American computer programmer and entrepreneur established Craigslist in 1995 as a platform for classified ads. Initially launched as an email distribution list for events in the San Francisco Bay Area, it evolved into a major website that provides services in various categories such as jobs, housing, and community services. The platform became widely popular and has expanded internationally. Through his work, he emphasized user privacy and community-oriented governance, which contributed to the site's unique position in the market.
Founded Craigslist in 1995
Pioneered online classifieds
Promoted user privacy and community support
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