Bluesky Founder Jay Graber Steps Down as CEO, Transitions to Chief Innovation Officer Role
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Bluesky's founder and CEO Jay Graber announces stepping down as CEO to transition to Chief Innovation Officer role. The article details the company's journey from starting as an open protocol for social media in 2019 to becoming a thriving platform with over 40 million users. Graber reflects on the company's growth, including building a world-class team and expanding the AT Protocol ecosystem. The transition is framed as a natural evolution for the company's next phase of growth, with Graber focusing on innovation while new leadership takes over day-to-day operations.
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In 2019, I set out to build an open protocol for social media, with the goal of enabling the development of a new generation of applications designed to empower users.
The Bluesky app started off as a reference client for the protocol, but has since grown into a thriving platform with over 40 million users.
Last year, we grew a world-class team, expanded the AT Protocol ecosystem, and proved that a values-driven social network could thrive.
After several intense and incredible years building Bluesky from the ground up, I've decided to step back as CEO and transition to a new role as Bluesky's Chief Innovation Officer.
