Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Facebook, a social media platform he launched in 2004 while studying at Harvard University. Under his leadership, Facebook grew rapidly, becoming one of the largest social networks in the world, connecting billions of users. Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York. He has played a significant role in shaping the digital landscape and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which he co-founded with his wife, Priscilla Chan, to promote education and health initiatives.