Craig Newmark is an American internet entrepreneur. Newmark is best known for founding the popular website Craiglist, and his net worth is largely a reflection of the site's success. He remains somewhat involved with the operation of Craiglist to this day, mostly dealing with matters related to customer service and dealing with scammers.
Craig Newmark Biography (wiki):
| Full Name (real name) | Craig Alexander Newmark |
| Nickname or Other Names | Craig Newark |
| Profession | American Internet entrepreneur |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth and Age | 6 December 1952 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 70 years old |
| Birthplace | New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | United States |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Spouse | Eileen Whelpley |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Craig Newmark Net Worth 2023:
| Craig Newmark's Net Worth is | $1 Billion |
Early Life
Craig Alexander Newmark was born on December 6th of 1952 in Morristown, New Jersey. As a young boy, Craig was raised in a Jewish household and enjoyed science fiction novels and comic books. Tragedy struck the family when he was 13, as Newmark's father passed away from cancer. He and his younger brother then relocated to Jacob Ford Village with his mother. A self-decribed nerd during his high school years, Craig excelled in physics, sang in the choir, co-captained the debate team, and was part of the honor society.
After graduating from high school, Newmark attended Case Western Reserve University. He studied computer science and eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computing and information sciences. Craig then studied for two more years to earn his Master of Science degree in computing and information sciences, leaving the university in 1977.
Family Tree
| Father Name | Lee Newmark |
| Mother Name | Joyce Newmark |
| Brother Name | Jeff Newark |
| Sister Name | n/a |
| Spouse Name | Eileen Whelpley |
| Children | No |
Education and Certificates
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Height and Weight
Here you can read about Craig Newmark's height and weight, as he is 5ft 5in (170 cm, 1.70 m) tall in height and 90 kg (198 lb) in weight.
Social Media Profiles
You can be in contact with Craig Newmark and get the latest updates about his career and more on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Career
After college, Newmark worked at IBM for 17 years as a programmer, living in New Jersey, Boca Raton, Florida and Detroit. In 1993, he moved to San Francisco to work for Charles Schwab, where he was introduced to the Internet—which at that time was still relatively free of commercials. A self-professed nerd, he developed Craigslist as a free marketplace where people could come together – without charge – and exchange information. It has been described as an “internet commune.”
Newmark remains active at Craigslist in customer service, dealing mostly with spammers and scammers. He also operates Craigconnects, a site that publicizes charitable organizations.
Awards and Achievements
Interesting Facts and FAQs
- He is actively involved with government workers on many levels to use the net for greater public service.
- His website Craigslist was created with a foundation of trust.
Craig Newmark Photos
Newmark has donated to the presidential campaign of Democratic Senator and former United States Secretary of State John Kerry. He also supported former President Barack Obama. In 2015, Variety reported that he contributed to the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton.
