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Pierre Omidyar

Founder

Founder at eBay

Honolulu, HI

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Pierre Omidyar founded eBay in 1995 as a weekend project called AuctionWeb and took it public in 1998, creating one of the first profitable consumer internet businesses and one of the earliest proofs that marketplaces could scale without owning inventory. He founded Omidyar Network in 2004, pioneering the blended philanthropic-and-venture model, and funded First Look Media and The Intercept.

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Podcasts & interviews

featuring Pierre Omidyar

How a Pez Dispenser Side Project Became eBay - Pierre Omidyar's Crazy Story

Stories Uncovered

The Inspiring Story of eBay’s Founder | Pierre Omidyar’s Struggle to Build a Billion Dollar Brand

Dr Shahid Qureshi

EBay Founder Pierre Omidyar's Approach To Philanthropy | Top Givers | Forbes

Forbes

eBay Success Story - Pierre Omidyar Full Speech

Corporate Valley

Exclusive interview of Pierre Omidyar - Founder of eBay Inc

Corporate Valley

Pierre Omidyar, eBay Founder | On Innovation

The Henry Ford

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pierre Omidyar?
Pierre Omidyar founded eBay in 1995 as a weekend project called AuctionWeb and took it public in 1998, creating one of the first profitable consumer internet businesses and one of the earliest proofs that marketplaces could scale without owning inventory. He founded Omidyar Network in 2004, pioneering the blended philanthropic-and-venture model, and funded First Look Media and The Intercept.
Where does Pierre Omidyar work?
Pierre Omidyar is Founder of eBay.
What companies did Pierre Omidyar found?
Pierre Omidyar founded eBay.
What podcasts and interviews feature Pierre Omidyar?
Tracked appearances include "How a Pez Dispenser Side Project Became eBay - Pierre Omidyar's Crazy Story", "The Inspiring Story of eBay’s Founder | Pierre Omidyar’s Struggle to Build a Billion Dollar Brand", "EBay Founder Pierre Omidyar's Approach To Philanthropy | Top Givers | Forbes", and 3 more.