Nov 19 2012
Craig Newmark
Founder of craigslist & Philanthropist
Craig Newmark is a self-described nerd, pioneer of the Web, speaker, philanthropist, and a strong advocate of the use of technology for the public good. He is the founder of craigslist, which he started in 1995 and is now one of the world’s most-visited websites with around 50 billion page views per month
“One of the world’s most recognised internet entrepreneurs”
In 2011 he founded craigconnects, his personal Web-based initiative to stand up for organizations “getting stuff done” in areas Craig is passionate about. These include veterans and military families, open government, public diplomacy, back-to-basics journalism and fact-checking, consumer protection, and technology for the public good. Craig currently serves on the board of directors of the Center for Public Integrity, Sunlight Foundation, Consumers Union/Consumer Reports, and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. He also serves as an advisor on the use of technology to more than a dozen other non-profit organizations and government agencies.[/expand]
Craig’s aim is to extend the reach of technology worldwide, by giving a voice to the voiceless and real power to the powerless, delivering his craigconnects message to audiences nationwide. From the lectern Craig will speak about becoming an “accidental entrepreneur,” the way he describes the founding of Craigslist. He will also speak about utilizing the power of technology to transform, unite and uplift the public.[/expand]
Craig’s presentations are delivered with clarity and provide foresight about what’s going on in the networked world. He interacts with people and likes getting directly engaged.[/expand]
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