Facebook, Inc. · Palo Alto, CA United States
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This link will open in a new window When it comes to social networking, it's wise to put your best face forward. Online directory Facebook began by connecting students through social networks at schools, but has since opened its service to the general public. Users post photos and information about themselves through online profiles. The site was launched in 2004 by undergraduates at Harvard , led by Mark Zuckerberg, as an online version of the Harvard Facebook. (The name comes from books of freshmen's faces, majors, and hometowns that are distributed to incoming students.) Microsoft has a deal to be the exclusive provider of advertising to Facebook. Investors include Paypal co-founder Peter Thiel and Accel Partners . To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Facebook, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Employees | 850 |
Facebook, Inc. Executives
33 executives listed for Facebook, Inc.'s Palo Alto, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| CEO and Co-Founder | Mark Zuckerberg | |
| COO | Sheryl Sandberg | |
| EVP and CFO | David Ebersman |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Facebook, Inc.
Demand is driven by consumer and business requirements for information. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and good marketing. Big ISPs have economies of scale in operations, purchasing, and marketing. Small companies can compete successfully by operating in underserved markets or excelling in customer service. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Facebook, Inc. Competitors
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