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“I had one simple idea about telling friends about arts and technology events. People in the community suggested everything else to us, and that's our theme. We're really run by the people who use the site. We just run the infrastructure, and help out with problems.”

Quote by Craig Newmark

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Craig Newmark, born on December 6, 1952, is an entrepreneur known for his contributions to the internet community and the news industry. He is best known for founding Craigslist, a classified advertising website that revolutionized how people find jobs, housing, friendships, and goods. more

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