Discover everything about Jawed Karim including his age, net worth, wiki, family, biography and latest updates.
Jawed Karim holds the distinction of being the co-founder of YouTube and is a German-American Internet entrepreneur. He made history as the first person to upload a video to the internet. This first video, titled “Me at the Zoo,” has amassed over 81 million views as of December 2019.
Jawed Karim: Profile summary
| Real Name/Birth Name | Jawed Karim |
| Tag Name | Jawed Karim |
| Gender | Male |
| Main Profession | American computer scientist and Internet entrepreneur |
| Citizenship | American, German |
| Birth Location | Merseburg, Germany |
| Birthday | 28-Oct-79 |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 feet and 8 inches) |
| Weight | 67 kg (147 pounds) |
| Marital Condition | Single |
| Net Worths | $160 million |
Jawed Karim: Biography and Early Life
Jawed Karim was born on the 28th of October, 1979 in Merseburg, Germany. He was not the only child in the family, having a sister named Ilia. His father, Naimul Karim, was a researcher from Bangladesh, and his mother, Christine Karim, is a German scientist. While born in Merseburg, they were raised in Neuss.
Jawed Karim: Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Jawed Karim in 2022 and what is his height and weight? Jawed Karim is 42 years old as of today’s date, 5th October 2022, standing at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall, and weighing about 148 lbs (67 kg).
Jawed Karim: Education
When Jawed was young, the family moved from one place to another due to Xenophobia. They first relocated to West Germany, and in 1992, they moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. He is of German-American nationality with mixed ethnicity of German and Bangladeshi. He attended the Saint Paul Central High School and later pursued a degree in computer science from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. He further obtained a Master’s degree in computer science from Stanford University after initially working at Silicon Graphics Inc. and PayPal.
Jawed Karim: Personal Life, Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Jawed Karim has kept his personal life private, and it is unknown whether he is married or not. There have been rumors of him dating British Kia Abdullah, but no clear information is available about their relationship.
Jawed Karim: Professional Career
Jawed Karim had a remarkable journey from his early life to becoming a successful entrepreneur. While still at University of Illinois, he was hired by PayPal where he met Steve Chen. In 2005, they co-founded YouTube as a video-sharing website and he played a key role in its development and management. After the acquisition of YouTube by Google, he received $64 million for selling his shares. In 2022, his net worth is estimated to be $160 million.
Jawed Karim: Awards
Jawed founded YVentures, previously known as Youniversity Ventures, after his successful stint at YouTube and other companies.
Jawed Karim: Net Worth
Jawed Karim’s wealth primarily comes from his previous shares in YouTube, and as of 2022, he has a net worth of $160 million.
