born 1954
Tim O'Reilly is an influential American media executive and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of O'Reilly Media, a company that played a significant role in the early development of the internet and computer programming culture. He is recognized for his advocacy of open-source software and has popularized concepts such as Web 2.0 and the sharing economy. O'Reilly's work has significantly impacted the technology publishing industry and the broader tech landscape.