Dave Goldberg
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Dave Goldberg Net Worth

Dave Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and management consultant who was an early proponent of the dotcom revolution and a major figure in the Silicon Valley. He was known for his helpful and jovial nature, and his success in business, including selling his first start-up for a multi-million dollar deal at the age of 26 and funding other successful start-ups. He was also known for his successful marriage to Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook. His untimely death has left a void in the Silicon Valley.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Entrepreneur
Birth Day October 02, 1967
Birth Place Chicago, Illinois, United States, United States
Age 53 YEARS OLD
Died On May 1, 2015(2015-05-01) (aged 47)\nNuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico
Birth Sign Scorpio
Alma mater Harvard University (BA)
Occupation CEO of SurveyMonkey
Years active 1989–2015
Spouse(s) Sheryl Sandberg (m. 2004–2015, his death)
Children 2
Parent(s) Mel & Paula Goldberg

💰 Net worth: $200,000 (2024)

Dave Goldberg, a well-known entrepreneur in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $200,000 by the year 2024. With his entrepreneurial prowess and business acumen, Goldberg has achieved commendable success throughout his career. Whether it is his strategic investments, innovative ventures, or astute decision-making, he has consistently displayed his ability to create profitable opportunities. As an influential figure in the business world, Goldberg's net worth is a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence and his valuable contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape.

Biography/Timeline

1967

Goldberg was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 2, 1967 and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His mother, Paula Goldberg, is co-founder and executive Director of the Pacer Center, and his Father, Melvin Bert "Mel" Goldberg (1942–1998), was associate dean and professor at the william Mitchell College of Law. He interned at the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper while in high school. He graduated from Blake School in Minneapolis in 1985, and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1989, majoring in history and government. Goldberg was an enthusiastic Minnesota Vikings fan throughout his life.

1994

Goldberg worked for Bain & Company for two years after graduating from college. He had planned to attend law school but instead joined Capitol Records, where he served as Director of marketing strategy and new Business development. He founded LAUNCH Media in 1994, and led it through its acquisition by Yahoo Inc. in 2001. He quit Yahoo in 2007 and joined Benchmark Capital. He then joined SurveyMonkey in 2009.

2004

In 2004, Goldberg married Sheryl Sandberg. The couple had two children and lived in Menlo Park, California. Prior to his death he and Sheryl were active Philanthropists, signing The Giving Pledge.

2014

Professional poker player Phil Helmuth, who was a friend, donated his historic 14th World Series of Poker bracelet to Goldberg's family.

2015

A memorial Service for Goldberg was held at Stanford Memorial Auditorium on the Stanford University campus on May 5, 2015. The 90-minute Service was attended by many members of what Fortune described as "the elite of Silicon Valley," as well as U2 frontman Bono, who performed his song "One," and actor Ben Affleck, who had worked with Goldberg when Goldberg served on the Board of Directors of a company he co-founded called Live Planet and on a philanthropy project for The Eastern Congo Initiative by helping Affleck raise funds for the non profit.

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