Mark Shuttleworth

Mark Shuttleworth is a South African entrepreneur and computer scientist, best known for founding Canonical Ltd., the company behind the Ubuntu operating system. He gained recognition as an early internet finisher, making a fortune from e-commerce ventures, and later used his wealth to support open-source software and space exploration. In 2002, he became the first African in space as a space tourist, visiting the International Space Station. Shuttleworth’s work supports technological innovation, open-source projects, and scientific exploration, making him a significant figure in both tech and space communities.