Jon Oringer

Date of Birth: May 2, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Jon Oringer is an American entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Shutterstock, a global provider of stock photography, stock footage, stock music, and editing tools. Born in Scarsdale, New York, Oringer developed an interest in technology from a young age, teaching himself programming by the time he was in middle school. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics from Stony Brook University and a master’s degree in computer science from Columbia University. Oringer began his career by creating and selling software programs, including an early pop-up blocker. In 2003, he founded Shutterstock with a collection of 30,000 photographs he had taken himself. The company quickly grew, becoming one of the largest and most popular stock photo agencies in the world. In 2012, Shutterstock went public on the New York Stock Exchange, solidifying Oringer’s status as a billionaire. Throughout his career, Oringer has been recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements, including being named one of the “Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company and earning a spot on Forbes’ list of billionaires.

5 Interesting Facts about Jon Oringer

1. Jon Oringer is a certified commercial helicopter pilot.

2. He initially funded Shutterstock with just $10,000 of his own money.

3. Oringer took most of the initial stock photos himself, using a Canon 10D camera.

4. He has been featured on the cover of Forbes magazine.

5. Oringer stepped down as CEO of Shutterstock in 2020 but remains the company’s executive chairman.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jon Oringer

1. “The key to success is finding a way to stand out in a crowded market.”

2. “I believe in continuous innovation and improving upon what already exists.”

3. “Building a company is like riding a roller coaster. There are highs and there are lows, but you have to stay focused on the journey.”

4. “Entrepreneurship is about solving problems and creating value.”

5. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jon Oringer’s highest net worth achieved was approximately $1.8 billion.

Children

Jon Oringer has kept much of his personal life private, and there is limited public information about his children. He is married and has a family, but specific details about his children are not widely disclosed.