Eduardo Saverin
Businessman & Facebook co-founder
Co-founded Facebook in 2004 alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes while studying at Harvard University. Saverin served as the company's first CFO and business manager during its early days. Following a legal dispute with Zuckerberg, Saverin left Facebook in 2005 and later settled with the company. After relocating to Singapore, Saverin became involved in various investment ventures, focusing on technology startups and venture capital. He has invested in numerous companies across different sectors and developed a reputation as a significant figure in the tech investment landscape.
Co-founded Facebook
Served as first CFO of Facebook
Invested in technology startups
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Australian footballer; goalkeeper
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March 19th, 1982 44 years ago
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Professional golfer with Masters win
Born
March 19th, 1932 94 years ago
Died
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Scottish poet and author, The Adventures of Roderick Random
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March 19th, 1721 305 years ago
Died
September 17th, 1771 255 years ago — 50 years old
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Czech footballer, national team player
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March 19th, 1987 39 years ago
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American actress and comedian
Born
March 19th, 1963 63 years ago
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American actress in TV and film
Born
March 19th, 1923 103 years ago
Died
1974 52 years ago — 51 years old
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