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Jeffrey Skoll Biography

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Jeffrey Skoll is an engineer and entrepreneur, born on January 16, 1965. He is renowned for being the first president of eBay and for his subsequent work in philanthropy and film production.

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“I learned Hollywood is a small community, and you really have to be a part of the community to get anything done. Unlike traditional industries, where you can do things from afar with phone calls and e-mail, this town is really about being social. Because that's how trust gets built.”

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“My views tend to be centrist. I'm not a big fan of George W., but my politics tend to be more Republican than not.”

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“Social entrepreneurs come from all levels of society and from communities in nearly every country of the world. They all share the same underlying drive and passion to see their ideas through. Many of them have had a huge effect on the world, yet most people have not even heard of them - a trend we hope to change!”

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“I believe that Silicon Valley is truly a place of excellence and the impact of this tiny community on the world is completely disproportionate to its size. We are the undisputed leaders of technological change. But with our abundance of talent and resources, we also have the opportunity to be the pioneers of social change and, ultimately, this may be our greatest contribution.”

“The pace at eBay was frantic and urgent. We knew that if we didn't move fast, somebody would come into the market and quash us. Participant doesn't make a lot of sense from a financial investment perspective, so it's unlikely that other people will be approaching the business in the same way. So you see less urgency; you see a thoroughness and willingness to spend extra time to get things right. Which I think is really important.”

“Philanthropy is all about making a positive difference in the world by devoting your resources and your time to causes you believe in. In my case, I like to support causes where "a lot of good comes from a little bit of good," or, in other words, where the positive social returns vastly exceed the amount of time and money invested.”

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“The goal here is to build a brand around social relevance in media (with his Participant Productions company).”

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“Participant (Productions) is the only production company in town that has a double bottom line: social good plus financial returns. It's too early to tell how our returns are going to look - though all signs are promising - but social good is what we're really after.”

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“A little bit of good can turn into a whole lot of good when fueled by the commitment of a social entrepreneur.”

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“Not everyone can be Gandhi, but each of us has the power to make sure our own lives count - and it's those millions of lives that will ultimately build a better world.”

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“I was living in a house with five guys, eating their leftovers when they weren't watching. I went from that to having $1-billion-plus on paper.”

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“Business skills, when well applied, can do more than just make money. They can potentially make money and do some real good, which is immensely satisfying. To do that, it's important to think outside the box, take risks, and be an entrepreneur.”

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About the Author

Born: January 16, 1965
Known for: Engineer
Quotes: 12

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