Sean Parker
American entrepreneur, programmer and philanthropist
1979 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American entrepreneur, programmer and philanthropist
Born
December 3, 1979
Age
~47 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
computer scientist, entrepreneur
United StatesBorn in Herndon
1979
Born in Herndon (1979-12-03)
Present
Age ~47
About
Sean Parker is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, most notable for co-founding the file-sharing computer service Napster, and was the first president of the social networking website Facebook. He also co-founded Plaxo, Causes, Airtime.com, and Brigade, an online platform for civic engagement. He is the founder and chairman of the Parker Foundation, which focuses on life sciences, global public health, and civic engagement. According to Forbes, as of May 2025, Parker's estimated net worth stood at US$3.0 billion, placing him in the top 1,250 richest individuals in the world.
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Who is Sean Parker?+
Sean Parker is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, most notable for co-founding the file-sharing computer service Napster, and was the first president of the social networking website Facebook. He also co-founded Plaxo, Causes, Airtime.com, and Brigade, an online platform for civic engageme
What does the name Sean mean?+
The name Sean means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.". It is of English origin.
When was Sean Parker born?+
Sean Parker was born on December 3, 1979.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.
The name Sean is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sean — December 3, 1979
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Legend.
— anon
Didn't invest early. Still kicking myself.
— an investor
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