Jimbo Wales

Jimbo Wales is an American internet entrepreneur best known as the founder of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia that allows anyone to edit its content. Born in 1966, he created Wikipedia in 2001 to make knowledge accessible worldwide and promote collaborative, open-source information sharing. Wales's vision transformed how people access and contribute to knowledge, emphasizing cooperation and neutrality. His work has had a significant impact on education, information dissemination, and digital culture, making him a key figure in the growth of the internet’s free knowledge movement.