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Paul Buchheit - American computer engineer; created Gmail

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Birth and Early Life

1976

Paul Buchheit was born in 1976. Details about his early childhood are relatively sparse in the public domain, but his eventual career path strongly suggests an early aptitude and interest in technology and computers during his formative years.

Early Career and Founding of Early Companies

Late 1990s

Before his tenure at Google, Buchheit started several small technology companies. This period signifies his entrepreneurial spirit and early drive to create and innovate within the tech world. While specifics are limited, it laid the groundwork for his later success.

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Known For

Creating Gmail, AdSense, and the initial prototype of Google Groups; investing in and advising numerous startups; coining the phrase 'Don't be evil'.

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1 April, 2004

Gmail, created by Paul Buchheit, was launched by Google. This marked a significant shift in webmail by offering users 1GB of storage, far exceeding the competition at the time, and pioneered innovative search functionalities within email.

7 November, 1977

Paul T. Buchheit, the creator of Gmail and the originator of Google's former motto 'Don't be evil,' was born in Webster, New York, U.S. This is a significant date as it marks the birth of a key figure in the development of webmail and internet culture.

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