Jaan Tallinn
Estonian programmer and investor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jaan Tallinn (born 14 February 1972) is an Estonian billionaire computer programmer and investor[2][3] known for his participation in the development of Skype[4] and file-sharing application FastTrack/Kazaa.[5] Jaan Tallinn is a leading figure in the field of existential risk, having co-founded both the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER),[6][7] and the Future of Life Institute.[8][9][10][11]
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Born | [1] Tallinn, Estonia | 14 February 1972
Education | University of Tartu (BSc) |
Occupation(s) | programmer, investor, philanthropist |
Known for | Kazaa Skype Existential risk |