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Notable Achievements at Age 31
Convicted on seven counts
Jury found him guilty on all seven counts of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering after month-long trial.
Criminal trial begins in Manhattan
Trial United States v. Bankman-Fried began; he faced seven counts of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering.
Bail revoked; remanded to custody
Judge revoked his bail for likely witness tampering; he was led from courtroom in handcuffs and held at Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn.
Pleaded not guilty
Pled not guilty to the federal charges against him in New York court.
First featured SNL player nominated for Primetime Emmy (Supporting Actor)
Made history in 2021 as the first SNL featured player to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series).
Re-elected to Congress (2020)
Won reelection to a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2020.
Named to TIME 100 list
Kondo was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
Co-founded Nubank (with David Vélez and Edward Wible)
Partnered with David Vélez (ex-Sequoia) and Edward Wible to found Nubank, aiming to build a transparent, tech-driven digital bank in Brazil.
Married Jessica Biel
Married actress Jessica Biel in Puglia, Italy on October 19, 2012.
YouTube channel started: 'Mark Rober' (years active from 2011)
Channel officially active from 2011 onwards, producing long-form STEM and engineering videos (monthly cadence typical).
Distinguished Flying Cross gazetted
Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for the Basra rescue was officially published (gazetted) on 7 March 2008 (London Gazette No. 58633).
Co-founded IT Cosmetics
Launched IT Cosmetics from her living room to address personal issues with rosacea and hyperpigmentation.
2006 FIFA World Cup winner with Italy
Member of the Italy national team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
Launched Flickr (photo‑sharing service)
Pivoted Ludicorp from a game to the photo‑sharing/service Flickr; public debut in February 2004.
Married Malaak Compton
Married Malaak Compton-Rock; the couple later had two daughters and divorced in 2016.
Founded Viaweb (with Robert Morris)
Co‑founded Viaweb (later Yahoo! Store) to let users create and host online stores; Trevor Blackwell recruited soon after.
Awarded Ph.D. from Osaka City University
Completed Ph.D. (pharmacology); Ph.D. dissertation work on platelet-activating factor published in Circulation Research in 1993.
Married Michelle Robinson
Married Michelle Robinson at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago.
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