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Bret Taylor is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur, most notable for co-founding Quip and serving as the co-CEO of Salesforce. Born July 19, 1980, Taylor graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Computer Science. In 2007, he co-created Google Maps, a revolutionary web mapping service that drastically changed navigation. more Bret Taylor is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur, most notable for co-founding Quip and serving as the co-CEO of Salesforce. Born July 19, 1980, Taylor graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Computer Science. In 2007, he co-created Google Maps, a revolutionary web mapping service that drastically changed navigation. In 2009, he co-founded the social network FriendFeed, which was acquired by Facebook, where he subsequently served as CTO until 2012. Taylor's work at Facebook included significant contributions to the development of the platform's Open Graph. In 2013, he co-founded Quip, a collaborative productivity software suite, which was later acquired by Salesforce in 2016. Taylor's innovative impact in technology is marked by his strategic leadership roles and transformative developments in software and social media. less

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