Jared Cohen

Date of Birth: November 24, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Jared Cohen is an American businessman, author, and technology expert known for his influential role in the tech industry. Born in Weston, Connecticut, Cohen graduated from Stanford University before earning a master’s degree in International Relations from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He initially started his career in public service, working as a member of the Secretary of State’s Policy Planning Staff under Condoleezza Rice and later Hillary Clinton. Cohen’s work at the State Department focused on counter-terrorism and the role of technology in promoting democracy. In 2010, Cohen joined Google as the Director of Google Ideas, a think tank later rebranded as Jigsaw. Under his leadership, Jigsaw has worked on various global issues, including countering extremism, combating online censorship, and defending against cyberattacks. Cohen is also the author of several books, including “Children of Jihad” and “Accidental Presidents,” which showcase his diverse interests and deep understanding of global affairs.

5 Interesting Facts about Jared Cohen

1. Jared Cohen was named to the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2013.

2. He co-authored “The New Digital Age” with Eric Schmidt, the Executive Chairman of Google.

3. Cohen has served as an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

4. He was involved in Google’s work to provide technology tools to activists during the Arab Spring.

5. Cohen is fluent in several languages, including Swahili and Arabic.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jared Cohen

1. “The internet is the world’s largest ungoverned space.”

2. “Technology can be a powerful tool for positive change, but it can also be a weapon in the wrong hands.”

3. “Our goal at Jigsaw is to build technology to make the world safer.”

4. “The future belongs to those who understand digital technology and how to harness its power.”

5. “Resilience in the face of adversity is often the greatest measure of a person’s character.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jared Cohen’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Jared Cohen and his wife, Rebecca Cohen, have two children. The family maintains a private life, and details about their children are kept out of the public eye.