Jimmy Wales is the CEO of Bomis. Wales is based in USA. Wales has held the role since 1996. Wales was born in 1966 in Huntsville and educated at Auburn University and Indiana University Bloomington.
Jimmy Donal Wales is an American and British internet entrepreneur and former financial trader. He is best known for co-founding Wikipedia, a nonprofit free encyclopedia, and Fandom, a for-profit wiki hosting service. He has also worked on Bomis, Nupedia, WikiTribune, and Trust Café.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Jimmy Wales' reflections on Wikipedia's current state and his role as its founder. Articles examine Wales' perspective on addressing challenges within the encyclopedia platform and reflect on his legacy as a figure who championed free knowledge access through a non-profit model, contrasting his approach with typical technology industry practices.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- August 7, 1966 · Huntsville
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, United States
- Education
- Auburn University, Indiana University Bloomington, University of Alabama
- Awards
- EFF Award, Gottlieb Duttweiler Prize, Internet Hall of Fame, Quadriga, UNESCO Niels Bohr Medal
Our coverage
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Jimmy Wales: FAQ
- What company does Jimmy Wales lead?
- Jimmy Wales is CEO of Bomis, a role held since 1996.
- Where was Jimmy Wales educated?
- Jimmy Wales studied at Auburn University, Indiana University Bloomington, University of Alabama.