Image credits: Wikimedia Commons
Drew Houston
March 4, 1983
Acton, Massachusetts, US
43 Years Old
Pisces
Who Is Drew Houston?
Drew Houston is an American internet entrepreneur known for building innovative tech solutions. He guides Dropbox, a global file storage and collaboration platform, with a user-focused vision.
His breakout arrived after a frustrating bus ride when he realized he forgot his USB drive. This moment sparked the idea for Dropbox, which quickly gained millions of users worldwide.
Early Life and Education
Born in Acton, Massachusetts, Drew Houston showed an early aptitude for technology, learning BASIC programming on his father Ken Houston's computer. His mother, Cecily Houston, was a high school librarian.
He attended Acton-Boxborough Regional High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from MIT, where he also co-founded an SAT prep company.
Notable Relationships
Drew Houston is married, having shared wedding photos on Instagram in April 2022, confirming his marriage. Details about his wife remain private, maintaining a low public profile.
He has one child, with details regarding his family life largely kept out of the public eye. Houston resides in Austin, Texas.
Career Highlights
Drew Houston co-founded Dropbox in 2007, an online backup and storage service that rapidly evolved into a leading global collaboration platform. The company now serves over 700 million users worldwide.
He successfully led Dropbox to its initial public offering in March 2018, with shares jumping over 35 percent on its first day of trading. Houston also joined Meta's board of directors in February 2020.
Signature Quote
“Instead of trying to make your life perfect, give yourself the freedom to make it an adventure, and go ever upward.”