Date of Birth: November 1, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: *Nick D’Aloisio is alive.*
Biography
Nick D’Aloisio is an Australian-born British entrepreneur and computer programmer, best known for creating the mobile app Summly, which he sold to Yahoo for a reported $30 million in 2013. Born in Melbourne, Australia, and raised in London, D’Aloisio showed an early interest in technology and programming. He taught himself to code at the age of 12 and quickly began developing apps. D’Aloisio’s breakthrough came with the creation of Summly, an app that used natural language processing and machine learning to summarize news articles into concise and easily digestible snippets. His innovation caught the attention of prominent investors, including Li Ka-Shing and Ashton Kutcher, leading to substantial financial backing. After selling Summly, D’Aloisio joined Yahoo, where he continued to work on news and mobile products until he left in 2015. He then studied philosophy and computer science at Oxford University. Post-Yahoo, D’Aloisio co-founded Sphere, a messaging platform designed to facilitate community discussions, which was later acquired by Twitter in 2021.
5 Interesting Facts about Nick D’Aloisio
1. Nick D’Aloisio became one of the youngest self-made millionaires in history at the age of 17.
2. He was awarded the Apple Design Award in 2012 for Summly.
3. D’Aloisio was named Innovator of the Year by the Wall Street Journal in 2013.
4. He completed his undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Computer Science at Oxford University.
5. He has been featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list multiple times.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Nick D’Aloisio
1. “I think the best ideas come when you’re not thinking about them.”
2. “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
3. “I’m passionate about technology and its ability to change the world.”
4. “With Summly, I wanted to solve the problem of information overload.”
5. “Success is not just about making money; it’s about making a difference.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Nick D’Aloisio’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $30 million, primarily from the sale of Summly to Yahoo.
Children
As of the latest available information, Nick D’Aloisio does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Nick D’Aloisio Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_D%27Aloisio
2. [Nick D’Aloisio on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/nick-daloisio/
5. [Nick D’Aloisio’s LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickdaloisio/
