1. Tim Berners-Lee - Inventor of the World Wide Web
Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN. His creation revolutionized the way information is shared and accessed online.
2. Larry Page and Sergey Brin - Co-founders of Google
Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in 1998, which quickly became the most popular search engine in the world. Their innovative algorithms and user-friendly interface set the standard for online search.
3. Jeff Bezos - Founder of Amazon
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore, which later expanded into a global e-commerce giant. His vision for customer-centric service and efficient delivery transformed the way people shop online.
4. Mark Zuckerberg - Co-founder of Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook in 2004, creating a social networking platform that connected billions of people worldwide. His focus on user engagement and data-driven advertising revolutionized online social interactions.
5. Jack Ma - Founder of Alibaba Group
Jack Ma founded Alibaba Group in 1999, which became one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world. His vision for empowering small businesses and enabling global trade reshaped the online retail landscape.
6. Elon Musk - Co-founder of PayPal and CEO of Tesla
Elon Musk co-founded PayPal, a leading online payment system, and later became the CEO of Tesla, a pioneer in electric vehicles. His innovative approach to technology and sustainability has had a profound impact on the internet and automotive industries.
7. Reed Hastings - Co-founder of Netflix
Reed Hastings co-founded Netflix in 1997, revolutionizing the way people consume entertainment through online streaming. His subscription-based model and original content strategy disrupted traditional media distribution.
8. Pierre Omidyar - Founder of eBay
Pierre Omidyar founded eBay in 1995, creating a popular online marketplace for buying and selling goods. His platform revolutionized e-commerce and paved the way for online auctions and consumer-to-consumer transactions.
9. Jimmy Wales - Co-founder of Wikipedia
Jimmy Wales co-founded Wikipedia in 2001, a collaborative online encyclopedia that provides free knowledge to millions of users worldwide. His vision for open-access information has transformed the way people access and contribute to online content.
10. Susan Wojcicki - CEO of YouTube
Susan Wojcicki became the CEO of YouTube in 2014, overseeing the world's largest video-sharing platform. Her leadership has driven innovation in online video content creation and monetization, shaping the digital media landscape.
