Dustin Moskovitz
Tech entrepreneur, Facebook co-founder
Co-founded Facebook in 2004 while attending Harvard University, contributing to its development as a major social networking platform. Later founded Asana in 2008, a web-based application designed for team collaboration and project management. Moskovitz has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Good Ventures organization.
Co-founded Facebook
Founded Asana
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May 22nd, 1942 84 years ago
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May 22nd, 1948 78 years ago
Died
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May 22nd, 1940 86 years ago
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May 22nd, 1849 177 years ago
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1930 96 years ago — 81 years old
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May 22nd, 1907 119 years ago
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