MARK

ZUCKERBERG
Xanie tran
12 Mar 23

Chapter 1: Project Pg 33
 MARK ZUCKERBERG, AN AMERICAN
ENTREPRENEUR,HE IS THE CO-
FOUNDER AND CEO OF FACEBOOK, A
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE THAT HAS
CHANGED THE WAY WE

THE BIRTH OF
COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT WITH
OTHERS ONLINE.

FACEBOOK: Zuckerberg came up with the idea for

Facebook while he was a student at Harvard
University. In 2004, he launched the website,
initially named "The Facebook", which allowed
Harvard students to connect with each other
online. It quickly expanded to other
universities, and within a year, Facebook had
over a million users.
 THE GROWTH OF
FACEBOOK:

As Facebook's popularity grew, Zuckerberg continued to

innovate and add new features to the site. In 2007, he
introduced the News Feed, which allowed users to see
updates from their friends in real-time. This was followed
by the introduction of the first version of the mobile app
in 2008. Facebook went public in 2012 and raised $16
billion in one of the largest initial public offerings in
history. Today, Facebook has over 2.8 billion monthly
active users and is one of the most valuable companies in
the world.
Steps Taken to Start the Business:
IDENTIFIED A DEVELOPED A
NEED: PROTOTYPE:
Zuckerberg realized that
there was a need for a social He developed a working
network that could connect prototype of the site, which
people and allow them to allowed him to test the idea
share information and and gather feedback from
experiences. users.

BUILT A TEAM: RAISED FUNDING:

Zuckerberg assembled a In 2004, Zuckerberg raised
team of talented engineers $500,000 in seed funding
and designers who could from angel investors, and in
help him develop and 2005, he received $12.7
improve the site. million in funding from Accel
Partners, which valued
Facebook at $98 million.
DESPITE FACING CHALLENGES,
ZUCKERBERG REMAINED
FOCUSED ON HIS VISION AND
CONTINUED TO INNOVATE AND
IMPROVE THE SITE.

FACEBOOK CONTINUED TO GROW,

ADDING NEW FEATURES AND
EXPANDING TO NEW MARKETS.
THE COMPANY WENT PUBLIC IN
2012 AND NOW HAS OVER 2.8
BILLION MONTHLY ACTIVE USERS.
Facebook has become one of the most successful and influential
companies of the 21st century, with a current valuation of over
$900 billion. Zuckerberg has been recognized as one of the
most influential people in technology and has won numerous
awards for his entrepreneurship.
MARK ZUCKERBERG

Mark Zuckerberg is a great example of someone who

achieved the American dream of owning a successful
business. Through his vision, hard work, and
determination, he created a company that has changed
the way we communicate and connect with others online.
His story is an inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere,
and his success shows us that with the right idea, the
right team, and the right mindset, anyone can achieve
their dreams.
THANKS FOR
LISTENING !!!

Xanie Tran
12 Mar 23