Mark Zuckerberg: From Harvard Dorm to Tech Billionaire | The Facebook Story

Mark Zuckerberg's journey from a Harvard student to the co-founder and CEO of Facebook (now Meta Platforms) is a tale of innovation, ambition, and controversy. Born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York, Zuckerberg developed an early interest in programming, creating messaging software by age 12. ​

In 2004, while at Harvard University, he launched "TheFacebook," initially as a campus-exclusive network. The platform rapidly expanded, leading Zuckerberg to drop out and focus on its growth. Facebook's evolution into a global social media giant included milestones like the introduction of the News Feed, the acquisition of Instagram, and a public IPO in 2012. ​

Beyond business, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, established the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, focusing on philanthropy in education and health. Despite facing challenges and criticisms over privacy and data handling, Zuckerberg's impact on digital communication remains significant.