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Pete Cashmore
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Cashmore at the 2012 Time 100 gala
Born (1985-09-18) 18 September 1985 (age 39)
Banchory, Scotland

Pete Cashmore was born on September 18, 1985. He is famous for starting a big online company called Mashable. He grew up in Banchory, a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Pete started Mashable in 2005 when he was just 19 years old.

Pete Cashmore's Journey: From Founder to Leader

Pete Cashmore received many awards for his work. In 2009, he was named one of Inc. magazine's "30 Under 30" young leaders. Forbes magazine also listed him as one of the "Top 25 Web Celebs." The Huffington Post called him a "Game Changer."

In 2011, Pete was chosen as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. This group brings together important young people from around the world. He also wrote a weekly column for CNN about technology and social media.

In 2012, Pete Cashmore was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people. This list features people who have a big impact on the world.

In 2017, Mashable was sold to a company called Ziff Davis. Pete Cashmore left Mashable at the end of 2018. He shared on his social media that he was taking time off to work on new projects.

Where Pete Cashmore Lives

Pete Cashmore lives in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.

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