Craig Newmark

Craig Newmark

Craigslist Founder & Philanthropist

Craig Newmark founded Craigslist, the classifieds platform that revolutionized online commerce. He's now focused on philanthropic work and supporting journalism and veterans.

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Craig Newmark founded Craigslist in 1995 as a simple email list, which grew into one of the internet's most influential platforms. Beyond building the classifieds giant, he has become a dedicated philanthropist supporting journalism, veterans, and social causes through the Craig Newmark Foundation.

6 Books Recommended by Craig Newmark

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

New Power

by Jeremy Heimans

6 people recommended

The nature and use of power is changing rapidly, distributing broadly in unexpected channels. [This book] provides the practical tools to help us all understand this shift.

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Also recommended by: Reid Hoffman, Richard Branson, Adam Grant, Kat Cole, Russell Brand

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#2

This is How You Lose the Time War

by Amal El-Mohtar

3 people recommended

Craig Newmark recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Ezra Klein, Steph Pilavin

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#3

The City We Became

by N. K. Jemisin

3 people recommended

Craig Newmark recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Ezra Klein, Neil Gaiman

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#4

Book of Longing

by Leonard Cohen

2 people recommended

His work brings me closer to sensing the divine, and apparently that’s also true for millions across the globe.

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Also recommended by: Harry Styles

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#5

Ghosting the News

by Margaret Sullivan

Tells us what’s happening in local journalism, how important that is, and what we need to support it.

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#6

The Mirror and the Light

by Hilary Mantel

Illustrates the use, abuse, and limitations of influence—particularly when the stakes are high.

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