“While some doubted that connecting the world was actually important, we were building. While others doubted that this would be sustainable, you were forming lasting connections. We just cared more about connecting the world than anyone else. And we still do today.”

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.