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Craig Newmark

 Craig Newmark is a self-professed nerd who founded craigslist in the nineties.

 
He handed over management to craigslist's current CEO Jim Buckmaster in 2000, continuing his role in customer service.
 
In 2016 Craig started The Craig Newmark Foundation, and since retiring from craigslist is focusing 100% of his energy on philanthropy via Craig Newmark Philanthropies.