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Jeffrey Stuart Skoll, OC (born January 16, 1965) [1] is a Canadian engineer, billionaire internet entrepreneur and film producer. He was the first president of eBay, eventually using the wealth this gave him to become a philanthropist, particularly through the Skoll Foundation, and his media company Participant Media.
The Skoll Global Threats Fund sunset in 2017. Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2012. Jeff’s other honors include the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy (2017), Jefferson Award's S ...
In 1999, Jeff Skoll created the Foundation to build a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all. The Skoll Foundation catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing ...
Apr 16, 2024 · Jeff Skoll, the eBay billionaire, has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Participant. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images. Mr. Skoll has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Participant...
At Star Wars Celebration 2023, Stevenson was announced as playing the Dark Jedi Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka, a miniseries debuting on Disney+. After the series' debut following Stevenson's passing, Stevenson's Skoll quickly became a fan favorite.
Jun 20, 2017 · Mr. Skoll earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Stanford University. He then set out to establish himself in Silicon Valley. His early success at eBay set the stage for another phase of his remarkable career, this time in philanthropy. COMPLETE MEDAL CITATION.
Apr 16, 2024 · By PA News Agency. Share. Jeff Skoll founded the activist film and television studio in 2004 (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) Participant, the activist film and television studio that has financed...
