John Collison
Irish co-founder and president of Stripe
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John Collison is an Irish entrepreneur who co-founded Stripe with his older brother Patrick and is its president. In 2016 he became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire.
Biography
Background
Collison grew up in County Tipperary and won awards for coding as a teenager. He studied at Harvard but left to work on start-ups.
Auctomatic
At 17 he co-founded Auctomatic with Patrick; it was sold in 2008.
Stripe
In 2010 the brothers founded Stripe. John focuses on business partnerships and international expansion as president.
Investor
Besides Stripe he invests in other start-ups and supports Irish science and technology causes.
Timeline
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1990
Born in Limerick, Ireland
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2007
Co-founds Auctomatic
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2010
Co-founds Stripe
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2016
Youngest self-made billionaire
Did you know?
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He is a licensed pilot.
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2
He and Patrick grew up in a small village in County Tipperary.
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3
He was just 26 when he became a billionaire.
Connections
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Frequently asked
Who is John Collison?
John Collison is an Irish entrepreneur who co-founded Stripe with his older brother Patrick and is its president. In 2016 he became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire.
How old is John Collison?
John Collison is 36 years old, born on 6 August 1990 in Limerick, Ireland.
Where is John Collison from?
John Collison was born in Limerick, Ireland.
What is John Collison known for?
John Collison is best known for Co-founding Stripe (2010); youngest self-made billionaire in 2016.
References
- John Collison — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Official website. www.johncollison.ie. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- John Collison (Q16233063) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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