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Things You Didn’t Know About Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook, is arguably one of the most influential people in the world. At the age of 35, as of May 2019, he is the 8th richest person in the world and has a net worth of $ 67.3 billion. Here are some lesser known facts about him.
Things you didn’t know about Mark Zuckerberg
1) Mark Elliot Zuckerberg was born on May 14th, 1984 and since childhood, he was passionate about programming. At the age of 12, he created an instant messaging program called ZuckNet, to help his dentist father know when the patients arrived.
2) Zuckerberg was approached by several companies, including AOL and Microsoft, even before he finished high school, but he turned down their job offers.
3) Zuckerberg has red-green colour blindness and this is the main reason why the logo of Facebook is blue.
4) You cannot block Mark Zuckerberg or his wife Priscilla Chan on Facebook. Apparently, the couple have been blocked so many times on Facebook, the algorithm does not allow you to do so anymore. Have you ever tried doing this?
5) The guests who attended Zuckerberg’s wedding with Priscilla Chan were actually told they were being invited to attend Priscilla’s graduation ceremony. The wedding ceremony was quite a surprise to them.
6) Zuckerberg tends to go to despicable lengths to protect his privacy. Once, a developer tried to build a large house which would have a view of Zuckerberg’s master bedroom. After this incident, Zuckerberg spent around $ 44 million to buy all the houses surrounding his Palo Alto home.
7) Many big companies like Microsoft, Google, Viacom and Yahoo tried to buy Facebook, but Zuckerberg turned down all their offers.
8) Mark Zuckerberg is a fitness buff and takes fitness very seriously. In 2016, he set a goal to run 365 miles in a year and ended up completing it half way through the year.
9) Zuckerberg signed the Giving Pledge agreement and promised to give away at least 50 % of his wealth in his lifetime.
10) Zuckerberg himself designed his wife’s wedding ring, which is a ruby edged on either side by diamonds.
11) His annual salary at Facebook is $ 1.
12) Zuckerberg holds 50 patents to his name. The first one was for the Synapse Media Player, which he designed in senior high school.
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A decade ago, the success of a startup was measured largely by its ability to raise capital. Today, a different metric is gaining importance: the ability to generate meaningful exits for investors. Large stake sales by early backers are becoming increasingly common, not because growth opportunities have disappeared, but because India’s startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase where capital is expected to complete its full cycle from investment to returns.
This evolution is particularly significant for consumer brands that have successfully blended technology, retail, and strong brand-building. Companies that were once viewed as high-risk startup bets are now attracting institutional investors capable of absorbing large transactions. Such developments indicate that these businesses are no longer being valued solely on future potential; they are increasingly being assessed on operational performance, market leadership, and long-term profitability. In many ways, investor exits are becoming a validation of a company’s ability to create lasting enterprise value.
The broader implication extends beyond a single company or investor. Successful exits encourage more global capital to enter India’s startup ecosystem because they demonstrate that liquidity opportunities exist at scale. As more venture-backed companies approach public listings, secondary transactions, or strategic investments, the focus of founders and investors alike may shift from chasing headline valuations to building durable businesses. The next chapter of India’s startup journey will likely be defined not just by the creation of unicorns, but by the creation of companies capable of delivering sustained returns to all stakeholders.
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with M5 chip, starting at $999 for 13-inch and $1,299 for 15-inch models. The MacBook Air M5 boasts a 2nm M5 chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 50 TOPS Neural Engine for seamless AI tasks like real-time translation and 8K editing. Up to 22 hours of battery life, Thunderbolt 5, and Wi-Fi 7 make it the ultimate ultraportable, now 10% thinner at 0.44 inches with fanless cooling.
Key MacBook Air M5 features include Liquid Retina XDR display (500 nits, nano-texture option), 12MP Center Stage camera, and six-speaker Spatial Audio. Colors like new Sky Blue join Midnight and Starlight. Pre-orders are live today, with macOS Sequoia 15.4 enhancing Apple Intelligence and iPhone Continuity for students, pros, and remote workers.
Why buy MacBook Air M5 now? It outpaces Snapdragon X Elite rivals with ecosystem magic and future-proof performance, eyeing top 2026 laptop sales. CEO Tim Cook calls it “more capable than ever.” Visit apple.com for M5 MacBook deals and specs.
Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee has acquired Mumbai-based microdrama platform Vertical TV in a deal valued under INR 40 Cr. This move strengthens Zupee Studio, its short-video arm launched in September 2025, by integrating Vertical TV’s expertise in bite-sized dramas like romance and thrillers.
Facing challenges from India’s 2025 real-money gaming ban, Zupee valued at $1 Bn after raising $120 Mn has pivoted to non-gaming content, including recent layoffs of 40% of its workforce. The acquisition builds on its November 2025 purchase of Australian AI firm Nucanon for interactive storytelling, targeting its 200 Mn+ users with engaging, mobile-first formats.
This deal underscores the rising microdrama trend in India, helping Zupee diversify amid regulatory pressures and compete in the short-video space dominated by quick, shareable content for on-the-go audiences.
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