Jimmy Wales
C- Birthday
- August 7, 1966
- Age
- 59
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $1M
About
Jimmy Wales is an American internet entrepreneur best known for co-founding Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, in 2001. He also co-founded Fandom (formerly Wikia), a for-profit wiki hosting service, and has been involved in various other internet projects including Bomis, Nupedia, WikiTribune, and Trust Café. Wales has been a prominent advocate for free access to information and internet freedom. He remains an influential figure in the open-source and collaborative content movements, though he has faced some controversies regarding his role in Wikipedia's founding and governance.
Career Timeline
Founds Bomis Web Portal
Wales founds Bomis, marking his entry into internet entrepreneurship.
Launches Nupedia Encyclopedia
Wales launches Nupedia, a free online encyclopedia with slow growth due to its rigorous editorial process.
Co-founds Wikipedia
Wales and Sanger launch Wikipedia, which grows rapidly due to its open editing model.
Wikimedia Foundation Established
The Wikimedia Foundation is established as a non-profit organization to operate Wikipedia.
Founds Wikia (Fandom)
Wales founds Wikia, a for-profit wiki hosting service, later rebranded as Fandom.
Launches WikiTribune
Wales launches WikiTribune, a news platform aimed at combating fake news, but it struggles to gain traction.
Wikipedia Advocate
Wales remains a prominent advocate for Wikipedia and internet freedom. His net worth remains modest due to Wikipedia's non-profit status.
