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The Road From Craigslist To Cyber Philanthropy – Craig Newmark – RSA22 #4
June 9th, 2022: In 1995, Craig Newmark started curating a list of San Francisco arts and technology events, which he personally emailed to friends and colleagues. People were soon calling it “Craig’s List.” Most know the rest of the story. But what did that rapid entry into tech entrepreneurship teach him about information security? And how did that lead to a passion for, among other things, cyber philanthropy? SC Media's Jill Aitoro will speak to Newmark about his career, and his own evolution in infosec awareness that came with it. More -
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Pledges $50 Million to Cyber Civil Defense
April 11th, 2022: Grants will fund efforts to protect and defend digital lives of Americans at risk of cyber attack More -
‘A nerd’s gotta do what a nerd’s gotta do:’ Why Craig Newmark is funding a cyber civil defense
April 20th, 2022: Craig Newmark is the first to admit that he’s no cybersecurity expert.
But that didn’t stop the Craigslist founder and major philanthropist from announcing last week that Craig Newmark Philanthropies would offer more than $50 million in grants to build what he calls a “cyber civil defense.” Aspen Digital, a program run by the Aspen Institute, will manage it. More -
How Media Can Influence Cybersafety and Open Careers for Women and Girls
June 28th, 2022: In April, Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP) committed more than $50 million to support a broad coalition of organizations dedicated to educating and protecting everyday Americans amid new and escalating cybersecurity threats. Craig Newmark has been a longtime partner and supporter of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. When we heard about this initiative, we knew that content creators and the media community had a vital role to play in amplifying messages, busting tropes and stereotypes that persist onscreen, expanding career opportunities, and significantly shifting the narrative on how the public views cybersecurity. We were most interested in how this investment would make the world a better and safer place for women and girls each and every day. More -
Q&A: Craig Newmark aims to defend democracy via philanthropy
September 16th, 2022: Craig Newmark twists a “Batman” quote to jokingly refer to himself as “not the nerd you want, but maybe now and then I’m the nerd you need.” More -
Here's Why Craigslist Still Looks the Same After 25+ Years
September 12th, 2022: Craig Newmark's explanation of the site’s evolution (or lack thereof) is surprisingly simple. More -
Cragislist founder discusses combating disinformation
September 16th, 2022: When Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist and philanthropist, was asked if disinformation was a threat to democracy, he said everyone needs “honest information.” More -
The founder of Craigslist on giving away his money, whether billionaires should exist, and why so many of our plutocrats lose their minds
December 6th, 2022: More -
Q&A: Craigslist founder talks pigeons and saving democracy
December 12th, 2022: More -
Craig Newmark’s Board Memberships