Craig Newmark
Craig Newmark, born in 1952, is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the founder of Craigslist, the widely used classified advertisements website launched in 1995. Starting as a simple email distribution list to friends, Craigslist evolved into a global platform that has fundamentally changed how people buy, sell, and connect for various services. Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Newmark is deeply committed to philanthropy through Craig Newmark Philanthropies, focusing on supporting veterans and military families, promoting trustworthy journalism, and advocating for women in technology. His efforts aim to strengthen civic engagement and public integrity. Craig Newmark's net worth was estimated at around $1.3 billion in 2024.