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Matthew Prince

Co-founder & CEO, Cloudflare · USA

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

Matthew Prince is the CEO of Cloudflare. Prince is based in USA. Prince has held the role since 2009. Prince was born in 1974 in Salt Lake City and educated at Harvard Business School and Trinity College.

Matthew Browning Prince is an American businessman and executive. He is the co-founder, executive chairman, and chief executive officer of the technology company Cloudflare. With a net worth of US$5.5 billion as of February 2025, Prince is the wealthiest person in Utah.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Matthew Prince has focused on his commentary regarding artificial intelligence's impact on employment and the technology sector, along with his personal business interests outside Cloudflare. Prince has made public statements warning of job displacement driven by AI adoption and predicting increased demand for cybersecurity services, while also discussing how his company may deploy AI in hiring decisions. Coverage has additionally highlighted Prince's efforts to acquire Park City Mountain Resort and his involvement in various industry and media-related discussions.

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Born
November 13, 1974 · Salt Lake City
Citizenship
United States
Education
Harvard Business School, Trinity College, University of Chicago

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Matthew Prince: FAQ

Who is Matthew Prince?
Matthew Prince is the Co-founder & CEO of Cloudflare, based in USA.
What company does Matthew Prince lead?
Matthew Prince is CEO of Cloudflare, a role held since 2009.
Where was Matthew Prince educated?
Matthew Prince studied at Harvard Business School, Trinity College, University of Chicago.