Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes (cropped)

American entrepreneur and co-founder of Facebook

Chris Hughes (born November 26, 1983) is an American entrepreneur, author, and advocate known for co-founding Facebook and his involvement in various social and political causes. He was born in Hickory, North Carolina.

Early Life and Education

Hughes attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, where he developed an interest in technology and social issues. He later enrolled at Harvard University, where he met Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, and Eduardo Saverin. Hughes graduated from Harvard in 2006 with a degree in history and literature.

Facebook

In 2004, Hughes co-founded Facebook with Zuckerberg, Moskovitz, and Saverin while they were students at Harvard. Hughes played a key role in the development and launch of the social networking site, particularly in user experience and product management. He was often referred to as the "spokesperson" for Facebook during its early years.

Political and Social Advocacy

After leaving Facebook in 2007, Hughes became involved in various political and social causes. He worked as the director of online organizing for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, where he was instrumental in leveraging social media for political engagement and fundraising.

In 2012, Hughes purchased a majority stake in The New Republic, a liberal-leaning magazine, and served as its publisher and editor-in-chief. He aimed to revitalize the publication but faced challenges and criticism, leading to his departure in 2016.

Economic and Social Policy Advocacy

Hughes has been a vocal advocate for economic and social policy reforms. He co-founded the Economic Security Project, which promotes ideas such as universal basic income (UBI) to address economic inequality. Hughes has written extensively on the subject, including his book "Fair Shot: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn."

Personal Life

Hughes is openly gay and married Sean Eldridge, a political activist and former congressional candidate, in 2012. The couple resides in New York City.

See Also

• Facebook
• Mark Zuckerberg
• Dustin Moskovitz
• Eduardo Saverin
• The New Republic
• Universal basic income

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