Date of Birth: November 6, 1968
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Jerry Yang is a Taiwanese-American businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who co-founded Yahoo! Inc., one of the pioneering companies in the early days of the internet. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Yang moved to San Jose, California, with his family at the age of ten. He showed an early aptitude for technology and went on to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. In 1994, while still at Stanford, Yang and his classmate David Filo created a website called “Jerry and David’s Guide to the World Wide Web.” This site eventually evolved into Yahoo!, an acronym for “Yet Another Hierarchically Organized Oracle.” Yahoo! quickly became one of the most popular web directories and search engines, transforming into a global internet services company. Yang served as CEO of Yahoo! from 2007 to 2009 and played a crucial role in the company’s growth and development. Apart from his work with Yahoo!, Yang has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including significant donations to education and public health initiatives. He has also served on the boards of several high-profile companies and organizations, contributing his expertise in technology and business strategy.
5 Interesting Facts about Jerry Yang
1. Jerry Yang moved to the United States at the age of ten and learned English within three years.
2. In 1999, Yang was named one of the “50 Most Important People on the Web” by PC World.
3. He is an avid supporter of educational initiatives and has donated millions to Stanford University.
4. Yang declined a $44.6 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft in 2008, a decision that was heavily scrutinized.
5. He has served on the board of directors for several companies, including Alibaba Group and Workday, Inc.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jerry Yang
1. “I’ve always wanted to be involved in something that would impact the world.”
2. “The Internet and web is the new center of the universe.”
3. “Yahoo is about doing things that matter to people, and we’re looking to do that in a way that is sustainable and profitable.”
4. “I believe that the open web continues to be the most powerful platform for innovation and access to information.”
5. “We are at the beginning of what we believe is a renaissance in online services.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jerry Yang’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2.3 billion.
Children
Jerry Yang and his wife, Akiko Yamazaki, have two children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jerry Yang’s Biography on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Yang_(entrepreneur
2. [Yahoo! Inc. History](https://www.yahooinc.com/history/
4. [Jerry Yang’s Profile on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/jerry-yang/
5. [Jerry Yang’s Business Ventures](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/1533723
