- Bosworth rose from Zuckerberg’s teaching assistant to Meta’s CTO.
- He pioneered key Facebook features and now leads metaverse development.
- Bosworth’s journey exemplifies Meta’s evolution from social media to immersive tech.
Humble beginnings
Andrew “Boz” Bosworth’s path to becoming Meta’s CTO began on a California horse ranch.
His fateful encounter with Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard, where Bosworth served as a teaching assistant for an AI course, set the stage for a remarkable career in tech.
This early connection would prove instrumental in shaping both men’s futures.
Facebook’s early days
Joining Facebook in 2006, Bosworth quickly made his mark by developing the platform’s first News Feed.
Despite initial user backlash, this feature became a cornerstone of the Facebook experience. His innovative spirit led him to spearhead various projects, including Messenger and Groups.
Bosworth’s ability to tackle complex challenges caught Zuckerberg’s eye, leading to his unexpected leadership of Facebook’s advertising business in 2012.
Metaverse maestro
Now at the helm of Meta’s Reality Labs, Bosworth is driving the company’s ambitious metaverse vision. His leadership in AR and VR technologies is shaping the future of digital interaction.
From launching smart glasses to overseeing the development of VR headsets, Bosworth plays a crucial role in Meta’s transformation from a social media company to a pioneer in immersive technologies.
His outspoken nature and close working relationship with Zuckerberg continue to influence Meta’s strategic direction.
