Charles Zegar

Charlie Zegar
Born	1948 New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, software developer
Known for	Co-founder of Bloomberg L.P.

Charlie Zegar (born 1948) is an American entrepreneur and software developer, recognized as one of the original four founders of Bloomberg L.P..

Early life and education

Born in New York City into a Jewish household, Zegar's mother, Lillian, was involved in musical theater and opera singing, while his father, Henry Zegar, was employed as a subway conductor for the New York City Transit Authority. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Long Island University and later received a master's degree in computer science from New York University.

Career

In 1982, Zegar co-established Innovative Market Systems—subsequently renamed Bloomberg L.P.—together with Michael Bloomberg, Tom Secunda, and Duncan MacMillan. His connection with Bloomberg began during their tenure at Salomon Brothers, where Zegar initially took charge of the firm's software development efforts. As of 2020, he was ranked number 353 on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans.

Philanthropy

Zegar is among the signatories of The Giving Pledge and is the founder of the Zegar Family Foundation. Additionally, he holds a position on the board of trustees at New York University.

Personal life

Having been married twice, Zegar is widowed from his first spouse. In 2001, he entered into marriage with administrative judge Merryl Snow during a ceremony in Manhattan officiated by Rabbi Joel Goor at the Essex House.