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Inventor cards: Men of the 21st Century [∞]
Card Set: 21st-Century Male Inventors
1. Elon Musk (b. 1971)
Invention/Contributions: Tesla Electric Cars, SpaceX Rockets
Interesting Facts:
- Founded SpaceX to make space travel more accessible and aims to colonize Mars.
- Revolutionized the electric vehicle industry with Tesla.
2. Tim Berners-Lee (b. 1955)
Invention: World Wide Web
Interesting Facts:
- Invented the first web browser and the foundation of modern internet technology.
- Advocates for net neutrality and open web access for all.
3. Jack Dorsey (b. 1976)
Invention: Twitter (Social Media Platform)
Interesting Facts:
- Co-founded Twitter, changing the way people communicate globally.
- Also founded Square, a financial technology company that simplifies payments.
4. James Dyson (b. 1947)
Invention: Dyson Vacuum Cleaner (Bagless Technology)
Interesting Facts:
- Revolutionized home appliances with innovative designs and efficiency.
- Expanded into air purifiers, hand dryers, and bladeless fans.
5. Mark Zuckerberg (b. 1984)
Invention: Facebook (Social Media Platform)
Interesting Facts:
- Co-founded Facebook, one of the largest social media networks in the world.
- Aims to connect the globe with affordable internet through his projects.
6. Larry Page (b. 1973) and Sergey Brin (b. 1973)
Invention: Google Search Engine
Interesting Facts:
- Created an algorithm that revolutionized internet searches.
- Expanded Google into a global tech giant with products like YouTube and Android.
7. Steve Wozniak (b. 1950)
Invention: Apple I and Apple II Computers
Interesting Facts:
- Co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs and built the first successful personal computers.
- Known as the engineering genius behind Apple's early innovations.
8. Tony Fadell (b. 1969)
Invention: iPod and Nest Thermostat
Interesting Facts:
- Played a key role in developing Apple's iPod, transforming the music industry.
- Founded Nest Labs, creating smart home products like the Nest Thermostat.
9. Sebastian Thrun (b. 1967)
Invention/Contributions: Self-Driving Cars, Online Education
Interesting Facts:
- Pioneered autonomous vehicle technology at Google.
- Co-founded Udacity, a platform for online learning.
10. Vitalik Buterin (b. 1994)
Invention: Ethereum Blockchain Platform
Interesting Facts:
- Developed Ethereum, which introduced smart contracts and decentralized applications.
- Revolutionized the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
