Chris Hughes is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist known for his role in the founding of Facebook. Here are some key details about his life and career:
Chris Hughes was born on November 26, 1983, in Hickory, North Carolina. He attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, where he met future business partner Mark Zuckerberg.
Hughes studied at Harvard University, where he was involved with the founding of Facebook. He majored in history and literature but did not complete his degree, opting instead to work full-time at Facebook.
In 2004, while at Harvard, Chris Hughes, along with Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Andrew McCollum, launched Facebook from their dormitory room. Hughes was instrumental in the early marketing and user acquisition strategies of the platform, focusing particularly on connecting with college students. He played a significant role in spreading Facebook beyond Harvard to other universities.
Chris Hughes is openly gay and has been an advocate for LGBT rights. He married Sean Eldridge in 2012, who ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Hughes has authored a book titled "Fair Shot: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn," which explores income inequality and proposes solutions like universal basic income.