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Ben Silbermann

Ben Silbermann is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Pinterest, a popular social media platform that allows users to discover and save visual ideas and inspiration for projects, interests, and hobbies. He started Pinterest in 2010 to help people organize their interests visually. Silbermann's leadership emphasizes user experience and visual discovery, making Pinterest a unique digital space for inspiration. Prior to Pinterest, he worked in technology and developed a background in commerce and design, which shaped his approach to creating a platform that combines creativity with social sharing.