Sean Parker
Entrepreneur and philanthropist involved in tech
Born
December 3rd, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An entrepreneur and philanthropist co-founded Napster, a pioneering peer-to-peer file sharing service, which transformed the music industry. Later became the first president of Facebook, contributing to its early growth and development. Parker founded the Parker Foundation, focusing on public health, civic engagement, and life sciences, and invested in various technology startups, shaping the digital landscape.
Co-founded Napster
Served as the first president of Facebook
Founded the Parker Foundation
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