Jawad Karim

Jawad Karim is an American-Pakistani computer scientist and entrepreneur, best known as one of the co-founders of YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform. On April 23, 2005, he uploaded the first-ever video titled 'Me at the zoo,' which featured a casual 18-second clip of himself at the San Diego Zoo. This moment marked the inception of a platform that would revolutionize the way people share and consume video content online. Despite its simplicity, the video became a symbol of YouTube's humble beginnings and its exponential growth, which now boasts over 2 billion active users monthly. Karim's contributions to technology and social media continue to be recognized, as he remains an influential figure in discussions about digital content and innovation.