Meta Platforms, Inc. (previously known as Facebook, Inc.) is a leading American technology company that specializes in social media and online communication services. Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, the company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California and operates globally. Meta Platforms provides access to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Oculus VR. It is a publicly traded company and is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “META.” The company’s mission is to build technologies that connect people, foster community and bring the world closer together.