Date of Birth | Nationality | Residence | Education | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|
March 10, 1974 | American | San Francisco, California | Northeastern University | Entrepreneur, Investor, Author |
Biz Stone is an American entrepreneur, investor, and author, best known as the co-founder of Twitter. He was born on March 10, 1974 in Massachusetts, and attended Northeastern University.
Stone began his career in the tech industry in the late 1990s, working for Xanga and Google. In 2006, he co-founded Twitter with Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, and Noah Glass. Stone served as the company's Creative Director until 2011, when he left to pursue other projects.
Since leaving Twitter, Stone has founded or co-founded several other companies, including Jelly, Medium, and Obvious Corp. He has also written two books, Things a Little Bird Told Me: Confessions of the Creative Mind (2014) and The Boy Who Lived with Ghosts: A Memoir (2020).
Stone is an active investor and philanthropist, and has been involved with numerous charities and non-profit organizations. He is also an advocate for animal rights and environmental causes.
Stone has been involved with a number of celebrities, including actor and comedian Will Ferrell, who is an investor in Stone's company Jelly. Stone has also been a mentor to singer and songwriter John Legend, and has collaborated with singer and songwriter Justin Timberlake on several projects.
Stone is known for his inspirational quotes, including:
Stone has been criticized for his involvement in Twitter's decision to ban President Donald Trump from the platform in 2021. Stone has defended the decision, arguing that it was necessary to protect public safety.
Stone is an avid collector of vintage cars, and owns several classic cars, including a 1965 Porsche 911 and a 1967 Jaguar E-Type.
Stone is a member of the Board of Directors of the XPRIZE Foundation, a non-profit organization that awards prizes to encourage technological development. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the ACLU of Northern California.