Divya Narendra Biography: Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Age, Net Worth

Divya Narendra is a prominent American entrepreneur best known for his role in co-founding ConnectU.

This social networking site was at the center of a legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg over the origins of Facebook.

Narendra’s involvement in creating ConnectU, alongside Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, brought him into the spotlight, particularly after the lawsuit and its portrayal in the 2010 film The Social Network.

Beyond his association with the Facebook controversy, Narendra is also the co-founder and CEO of SumZero, a leading online investment community designed for hedge funds, mutual funds, and private equity professionals.

Profile

• Full name: Divya Narendra
• Date of birth: March 18, 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: The Bronx, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Entrepreneur, Investor
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (175 cm)
• Parents: Sudhanshu Narendra (father), Dharamjit Narendra Kumar (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Phoebe White (m. 2017)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Indian-American
• Net worth: $80 million

Early Life and Education

Divya Narendra, now 42, was born on March 18, 1982, in the Bronx, New York, to Indian immigrants Sudhanshu Narendra and Dharamjit Narendra Kumar, both of whom were doctors.

Narendra was raised in Bayside, Queens, a neighborhood in New York City. He attended Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, Queens, where he excelled academically before enrolling at Harvard University in 2000.

At Harvard, Narendra pursued a degree in applied mathematics, graduating in 2004. His academic background laid the foundation for his later ventures into technology and business, including creating the social networking platform ConnectU.

Narendra is of Indian descent, and while details about his religious beliefs are unknown, his heritage has been integral to his identity throughout his life.

Personal Life

Divya Narendra married Phoebe White, a research analyst with an academic background from Princeton University, on June 17, 2017.

Their relationship has remained relatively private, with little public information about their lives.

Currently, there are no confirmed reports of children from their marriage. Narendra focuses more on his career and philanthropic endeavors, though his marriage to White underscores his personal stability amid his professional responsibilities.

Career

Divya Narendra’s career has been defined by his entrepreneurial ventures in the tech and investment sectors.

In 2002, he co-founded ConnectU, originally named Harvard Connection, with the Winklevoss twins. The platform was designed to connect university students online.

However, the project became entangled in a legal battle when Mark Zuckerberg, who had briefly worked with the ConnectU team, launched Facebook.

The lawsuit between ConnectU and Zuckerberg resulted in a $65 million settlement for Narendra and the Winklevosses, bringing significant attention to Narendra’s role in the early development of social networking.

After the Facebook controversy, Narendra shifted his focus to the financial sector. In 2008, he co-founded SumZero, an online community connecting professional investors.

As CEO of SumZero, Narendra has grown the platform to lead the investment community, providing hedge fund and private equity professionals with a space to share and evaluate investment ideas.

Net Worth

Divya Narendra’s net worth is estimated to be $80 million.

His wealth primarily comes from his role as the co-founder and CEO of SumZero and from the $65 million settlement he received from Facebook following the legal dispute over ConnectU.

Controversy

Divya Narendra’s most prominent controversy concerns the legal battle between ConnectU and Facebook.

Alongside Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Narendra sued Mark Zuckerberg, alleging that Zuckerberg had stolen their idea for a social networking site.

The legal dispute centered on intellectual property claims, with Narendra and the Winklevoss twins asserting that Zuckerberg had used the code and concept from Harvard Connection (which later became ConnectU) to create Facebook.

The case was settled in 2008, with Narendra and the Winklevoss twins receiving $65 million in cash and Facebook stock.

Although the settlement was substantial, the case remains one of the most high-profile legal battles in the tech world, as it involved the origins of what is now one of the most influential companies globally.

Despite the resolution, the controversy continues to follow Narendra, mainly due to the ongoing interest in the story following the release of The Social Network.

The film, which portrays the early days of Facebook and the ensuing legal conflicts, further immortalized Narendra’s involvement in the controversy.

While not completely accurate, actor Max Minghella’s portrayal in the film contributed to the public perception of his role in the early tech scene.

Social Media

• Instagram: @DivyaNarendra’
• Twitter: N/A

Filmography

• The Social Network (2010)