Sam Morgan
Sam Morgan is the founder of Trade Me, established in 1999, which has become a cornerstone of New Zealand's online marketplace. Morgan's entrepreneurial spirit and vision led to the platform's rapid growth, and he famously sold Trade Me to Fairfax Media in 2006 for $700 million. His influence on the digital landscape in New Zealand is significant, and he remains a notable figure in discussions around online commerce and technology.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 2 | 7.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 6,565 | $210,000 | 286$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,822,233 | 6,565 | $210,000 | 286$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Former Trade Me founder Sam Morgan placed 28th on the Rich List with an estimated net worth of $750m.
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New Zealand:
Sam Morgan founded Trade Me in 1999, which has become New Zealand’s biggest online auction and digital classifieds site.
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New Zealand:
Sam Morgan is an entrepreneur who has invested in property in New Zealand.
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New Zealand:
Sam Morgan is an early investor in Xero who contributed funds to Atomic.
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New Zealand:
Sam Morgan is a successful entrepreneur known for his early investments in various start-ups, including Xero.
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United Kingdom:
Sam Morgan was blackmailed by fraudsters threatening to post fake one-star reviews across his restaurants.
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New Zealand:
Sam Morgan founded Trade Me in 1999.
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