Who is the co-founder of Facebook who served as its first CFO?

Eduardo Saverin was the co-founder of Facebook who served as its first chief financial officer. He met Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard University, where they worked together on the early social-networking project that launched in 2004.

Saverin provided early funding and handled Facebook’s financial and business affairs while the company was still a student startup. His role was distinct from those of the other early co-founders: Dustin Moskovitz was the first chief technology officer, while Chris Hughes focused heavily on communications and user outreach.

Saverin’s relationship with Facebook later became contentious. Disputes over ownership and the dilution of his stake led to lawsuits, which were settled in 2009. Despite the conflict, Saverin retained recognition as a Facebook co-founder. He later became a venture capitalist and co-founded B Capital, while remaining one of the company’s best-known early figures.