Craig Newmark

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Details

Born: December 6, 1952 (age 72), Morristown, New Jersey
UID: p-craignewmark

Education

- BS Computer Science, Case Western Reserve University - MS Computer Science, Case Western Reserve University

Background

- Founded craigslist in 1995 as an email list for San Francisco events - Worked at IBM for 17 years (1976-1993) - Also worked at Charles Schwab and Bank of America - Stepped back from craigslist CEO role in 2000; Jim Buckmaster took over - Internet Hall of Fame inductee (2012) - Born: December 6, 1952 (age 72), Morristown, New Jersey - Education: - BS Computer Science, Case Western Reserve University - MS Computer Science, Case Western Reserve University - Philanthropy Focus: - Cybersecurity and cyber civil defense - Trustworthy journalism - Veterans and military families - Women in technology - Voter protection - Pigeon rescue (personal passion) - Board Seats (External): - CyberPeace Institute (Advisory Board) - Various journalism and cybersecurity nonprofits

Board Seats

CyberPeace Institute (Advisory Board)Various journalism and cybersecurity nonprofits

Philanthropy

Giving Pledge Signatory(Yes (signed December 2025))

Focus Areas

Cybersecurity and cyber civil defenseTrustworthy journalismVeterans and military familiesWomen in technologyVoter protectionPigeon rescue (personal passion)Board Seats (External):CyberPeace Institute (Advisory Board)Various journalism and cybersecurity nonprofits