Back in the 1980s, when I lived in the Detroit area, I met a guy named Craig Newmark. The venue was a barbecue where the guests were comic book artists and computer geeks. I remember that he worked at EDS, the company founded by Ross Perot. He was soft-spoken and had a self-deprecating sense of humor.
Fast forward 20 years to a company called Craigslist and a series on National Public Radio called 'This I Believe.' The announcer introduced the day's speaker: the founder of Craigslist, Craig Newmark.
That's not a common name, I thought. I wonder if it's the same Craig Newmark.
I heard the voice and realized it was. Who knew?
Craig Newmark is a person who has touched millions of lives through social media and his foundation, craigconnects. Right now he wants to donate $10,000 to Kiva, the nonprofit that empowers people around the world by making microloans of $25. He's asking people on his Facebook page to choose an area: housing, education, food or services. If you'd enjoy helping someone spend $10,000, cast your decision today.
Take a moment to listen to Craig's This I Believe essay, entitled "That Golden Rule Thing."
Also, have you met a person who went on to become famous? Share your "Who Knew?" moment in a comment.
Fast forward 20 years to a company called Craigslist and a series on National Public Radio called 'This I Believe.' The announcer introduced the day's speaker: the founder of Craigslist, Craig Newmark.
That's not a common name, I thought. I wonder if it's the same Craig Newmark.
I heard the voice and realized it was. Who knew?
Craig Newmark is a person who has touched millions of lives through social media and his foundation, craigconnects. Right now he wants to donate $10,000 to Kiva, the nonprofit that empowers people around the world by making microloans of $25. He's asking people on his Facebook page to choose an area: housing, education, food or services. If you'd enjoy helping someone spend $10,000, cast your decision today.
Take a moment to listen to Craig's This I Believe essay, entitled "That Golden Rule Thing."
Also, have you met a person who went on to become famous? Share your "Who Knew?" moment in a comment.
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