Marc Benioff is an American business executive and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Salesforce, a cloud-based software company. He was born on September 25, 1964, in San Francisco, California, United States.

Benioff co-founded Salesforce in 1999 with the vision of creating a customer relationship management (CRM) platform delivered through the cloud. Under his leadership, Salesforce has become one of the world’s largest and most influential software companies, providing a range of cloud-based solutions for sales, marketing, service, and other business functions.

Marc Benioff is known for his advocacy of social responsibility and philanthropy. He has championed the idea of “business as a platform for change” and has emphasized the importance of giving back to communities. Through Salesforce, he has implemented the “1-1-1 model,” where the company donates 1% of its equity, 1% of its employees’ time, and 1% of its product to charitable causes.

Beyond his role at Salesforce, Benioff is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors. He and his wife, Lynne Benioff, have made significant donations to hospitals, schools, and organizations dedicated to social causes. In 2018, they purchased Time magazine and have since been involved in promoting journalism and media that address important societal issues.

Marc Benioff’s leadership and innovation have earned him numerous accolades and recognition. He has been named one of Fortune’s “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” and has been included in Forbes’ list of “The World’s Most Powerful People.” He continues to be influential in the tech industry and remains committed to using technology for positive change and making a difference in the world.