“If you look at the history of our country over the last 100 years, there have been periods where science and research have been celebrated. They were really kind of held up as heroes in society, which encouraged a generation of people to go into these fields.”

American entrepreneur and philanthropist, born in 1984. He co-founded Facebook in 2004, transforming it into a global social media platform that reshaped digital communication. His leadership has also expanded into tech innovation, philanthropy, and public policy debates.