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Marc Andreessen is a computer scientist, entrepreneur and inventor, born on July 9, 1971 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States. That puts Marc Andreessen at 55 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes New Lisbon High School and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Awards on record include Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (2013), Internet Hall of Fame (2013), ACM Software System Award (1995) and 1 more. Notable works include Mosaic and Fairshake.
My Take
Marc Andreessen sits at the root of the web we take for granted. Co-authoring Mosaic, the browser that first put images beside text, then founding Netscape, he literally shaped how the internet looks. His pivot from engineer to venture capitalist at Andreessen Horowitz is a rare second act that arguably carries even more influence than the first. I respect the conviction behind his relentless techno-optimism, even when I want to argue with it. From small-town Iowa to the Internet Hall of Fame, he is one of the few people who genuinely rewired daily life for billions.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marc Andreessen
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・アンドリーセン
- Reading
- まーく・あんどりーせん
- Born
- July 9, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States
- Occupation
- computer scientist / entrepreneur / inventor / blogger / programmer
2. Background
- High school
- New Lisbon High School
- University
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
- 2013 Internet Hall of Fame
- 1995 ACM Software System Award
- 1997 W. Wallace McDowell Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Mosaic | — | |
| Notable work | Fairshake | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marc Andreessen born?
Born July 9, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Marc Andreessen from?
Marc Andreessen is from Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States.
What does Marc Andreessen do?
Marc Andreessen works as computer scientist, entrepreneur, inventor, blogger, programmer.
What is Marc Andreessen known for?
Notable works include Mosaic, Fairshake.
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