Biography - A Short Wiki
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Ben Silbermann being born on 14 July 1982, is an American billionaire Internet entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of Pinterest, a visual discovery engine. Furthermore, The search engine lets users organize images, links, recipes, and other things. The photo-sharing and pinning on a pinning board, on Pinterest, come from his old hobby of collecting items. Consequently, Pinterest has become one of the most famous social media platforms that boast over 20 million users worldwide.
Career Highlights
Read about Ben Silbermann's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Silbermann worked at Google in the online advertising group before launching into Pinterest in March 2010. Nonetheless, he left the company after a short time with and started designing his own iPhone apps with a college friend, Paul Sciarra. Their initial application was called Tote, although it failed to gain significant traction. The failure, however, did not intimidate them as the co-founders teamed up with Evan Sharp to create a pinboard product that would eventually be named Pinterest.
Family and Personal Life
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Silbermann is a married man and is engaged to Divya Bhaskaran, with whom he has two children. At present, Silbermann resides in San Francisco, California.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Divya Bhaskaran |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Max Silbermann) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Ben Silbermann |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 41 years |
| Date of Birth | July 14, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.7 m, 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 72 kg, 158.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $2 billion |
| Occupation | Internet Entrepreneur |
Height, Weight, and Age
Ben Silbermann's height is pretty average measuring 1.7 m. Ben Silbermann weighs 72 kg. Being born on July 14, 1982, translates to an age of 41 years as of todays date (July 17, 2023).
Quotes
I always just want to move along to the next step.
Ben Silbermann
I really liked insects – all kinds: flies, grasshoppers, weevils.
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I kind of think of engineering like the chefs at a restaurant. Nobody’s going to deny chefs are integrally important, but there’s also so many other people who contribute to a great meal.
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What you collect says so much about who you are.
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I always read about these stories of entrepreneurs – it’s like they’re in the desert with no water, and they’re the ones that survive. But I’ve been really fortunate to have people on my team who are optimistic about the future and who know that if you work through hard times that there’s usually something good at the end.
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