Salman Khan
Born in 1976
Salman Khan is an American educator, entrepreneur, and former hedge fund analyst.
He founded the Khan Academy, a free online education platform that has produced over 6,500 video lessons covering various academic subjects, with a focus on mathematics and sciences.
Khan's background includes graduating from MIT and working as a successful hedge fund manager before leaving that career to pursue his vision of providing free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
His innovative approach to education, combining technology with self-paced learning, has gained widespread recognition and support from prominent figures in the tech industry.
