Bill Ottman
Bill Ottman | |
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Born |
New York City, New York | November 2, 1985
Education | University of Vermont |
Occupation | CEO and co-founder of Minds |
Known for | Entrepreneurship, activism, live events, art |
Website |
minds |
William “Bill” Ottman (born November 2, 1985) is an American internet entrepreneur, Information activist[1] and artist based in New York City, best known as the CEO and co-founder of Minds.
Education and career
In 2014, Ottman co-founded Minds, an open source social networking platform that launched to the public in June 2015.[2] He is also currently an advisor at Code to Inspire.[3]
Awards and honors
In 2015, The Boston Global Forum honored Ottman as a Michael Dukakis Leadership Fellow.[4]
Media appearances
As an information activist, Ottman's speaking engagements and media appearances have included The Huffington Post[5] and the Voice of America.[6]
References
- ↑ "Social Media Network Wants Privacy in User's Hands". Voice of America. July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Super-private social network launched to take on Facebook with support of Anonymous". The Independent. June 17, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Super-private social network launched to take on Facebook with support of Anonymous". Code to Inspire. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Bill Ottman". Boston Global Forum. June 30, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ↑ "This Social Network You've Never Heard Of Has Nearly 1 Million Users, Its CEO Says". The Huffington Post. June 29, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Social Media Network Wants Privacy in User's Hands". Voice of America. July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
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