Adam D’Angelo (born August 14, 1984) is an American internet entrepreneur best known for co-founding and serving as CEO of Quora, the popular question-and-answer platform based in Mountain View, California.
Early Career
Adam D’Angelo’s journey into the tech world began with Synapse, a music recommendation software he developed while at Phillips Exeter Academy. Synapse’s success led to its acquisition by Microsoft, which inspired D’Angelo to further his education in computer science. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the California Institute of Technology and became an integral part of Mark Zuckerberg team, helping to form the initial Facebook. He served as Facebook’s Chief Technology Officer until he left in 2008.
Founding Quora
After departing Facebook, D’Angelo and fellow Facebook employee Charlie Cheever moved to Mountain View, California, to start Quora, an online platform where users can ask and answer questions. Quora has attracted notable personalities from various fields, including Hollywood stars like Ashton Kutcher and public figures like Justin Trudeau, alongside tech giants such as Mark Zuckerberg, Jimmy Wales, Marc Andreessen, Fred Wilson, and Steve Case. The platform has been a significant success, with millions of daily users.
Achievements
Adam D’Angelo has been recognized for his brilliance since his school days. He was a finalist in the 2005 TopCoder Collegiate Challenge and placed eighth in the USA Computing Olympiad during high school. At the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, he was part of a team that won the runner-up medal for the best team in North America.
Synopsis
Adam D’Angelo embodies the spirit of the social media revolution, turning innovative ideas into multimillion-dollar enterprises. At just 24, he co-founded Quora, a site that provides answers to virtually any question. D’Angelo’s curiosity and passion for technology were evident from a young age, and his early creation, Synapse, hinted at his future success. Quora continues to thrive as a testament to his vision, bringing people together to share knowledge and insights.
