From High School Dropout to Billion Dollar Tumblr Webmasters

David Karp was a high school dropout who founded Tumblr, one of the most popular blogging platforms in the world. In 2013, he sold Tumblr to Yahoo! for $1.1 billion. Karp's story is an inspiring one, and it shows that anything is possible if you have a dream and you're willing to work hard.

Early Life and Education

David Karp was born in New York City in 1986. He attended the private Horace Mann School, but he dropped out in 10th grade. Karp was a bright student, but he was bored with school and he felt that he was not learning anything that would help him prepare for the real world.

David Karp: From High School Dropout to Billion Dollar Tumblr (Webmasters Book 4)

by C. S. Nicholls

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After dropping out of school, Karp started working as a web developer. He taught himself HTML and CSS, and he quickly became proficient in these coding languages. Karp also started working on his own projects, and he created several successful websites, including a social networking site for artists called Davidville.

Founding Tumblr

In 2007, Karp founded Tumblr. Tumblr is a microblogging platform that allows users to post short messages, images, videos, and links. Karp's goal was to create a platform that was simple and easy to use, and he succeeded. Tumblr quickly became popular, and it soon became one of the most popular blogging platforms in the world.

Tumblr's success was due in part to its simplicity and ease of use. The platform was also very social, and it allowed users to follow each other and to share each other's content. Tumblr quickly became a place where people could share their thoughts, ideas, and creativity with others.

Sale to Yahoo!

In 2013, Karp sold Tumblr to Yahoo! for $1.1 billion. The sale was a major success for Karp, and it made him one of the youngest billionaires in the world. Karp stayed on as CEO of Tumblr after the sale, and he continued to lead the company's growth.

Tumblr has continued to grow since its acquisition by Yahoo!. The platform now has over 500 million users, and it is one of the most popular blogging platforms in the world. Tumblr is a major force in the social media landscape, and it is a testament to Karp's vision and leadership.

Karps Legacy

David Karp is a visionary entrepreneur who has made a major impact on the world of social media. He is a role model for young people who want to start their own businesses, and he is an inspiration to everyone who has ever doubted their abilities.

Karp's story is a reminder that anything is possible if you have a dream and you're willing to work hard. He is a true example of the American Dream, and he is an inspiration to us all.

David Karp: From High School Dropout to Billion Dollar Tumblr (Webmasters Book 4)

by C. S. Nicholls

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3576 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	61 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE