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Adam D'Angelo

Co-founder & CEO, Quora · USA

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-14

Adam D'Angelo is the CEO of Quora. D'Angelo is based in USA. D'Angelo has held the role since 2009. D'Angelo was born in 1984 in Redding and educated at California Institute of Technology and Phillips Exeter Academy.

Adam D'Angelo is an American internet entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Quora, based in Mountain View, California, and as the first chief technology officer of Facebook.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on D'Angelo's strategic positioning of Quora around artificial intelligence innovations and his views on AI development. Headlines reflect his involvement in discussions about the trajectory toward artificial general intelligence and the company's efforts to integrate AI capabilities into its platform and products. Earlier coverage has also touched on D'Angelo's role navigating complex relationships within the tech industry during periods of organizational change at both Quora and the broader AI sector.

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Born
August 14, 1984 · Redding
Citizenship
United States
Education
California Institute of Technology, Phillips Exeter Academy

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Adam D'Angelo: FAQ

Who is Adam D'Angelo?
Adam D'Angelo is the Co-founder & CEO of Quora, based in USA.
What company does Adam D'Angelo lead?
Adam D'Angelo is CEO of Quora, a role held since 2009.
Where was Adam D'Angelo educated?
Adam D'Angelo studied at California Institute of Technology, Phillips Exeter Academy.