Wetherell, Christopher J. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oregon, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Software Developer |
| Known for | Google Reader, Avocado, Dealership, Citizens Here and Abroad |
Chris Wetherell is a software developer and musician from the US best known as the founder of Google Reader [1] and as an influential "ex-Googler" since his departure from the company. [2]
Software engineer
While working at Google in 2005 as a Senior Software Engineer, Wetherell was involved in developing the feed aggregator Google Reader.
After leaving Google, Wetherell worked at Twitter as Consulting Project Lead on a new "Retweet" feature, co-founded Thing Labs and worked on Brizzly, [3] before co-founding Avocado to produce an intimacy application of the same name [4] and a social spin-off called Pears (Avocado closed in February 2017). [5] Avocado was invested in by General Catalyst and Lightspeed Venture Partners among others. [1] [6]
Musician
Wetherell is also a musician, performing drums and vocals for American rock bands Dealership [7] [8] and Citizens Here and Abroad. [9]
Personal life
Wetherell is a native of Beaverton, Oregon. [6]
References
- ^ a b Kantrowitz, Alex (July 1, 2013). "Google Reader Founder: I Never Would Have Founded Reader Inside Today's Google". Forbes. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ Tate, Ryan (August 21, 2013). "Google Couldn't Kill 20 Percent Time Even if It Wanted To". Wired. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ Milian, Mark (November 20, 2009). "Betting that Brizzly will be huge, ex-Googlers are working on things". Technology, LA Times Blogs. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (November 8, 2013). "5 Apps for Couples: 'Hug,' 'Kiss,' Keep Tabs on Your Boo". ABC News. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ Brownlee, John (February 24, 2014). "The Schmoopiest Social Network Is All About P.D.A." Fast Company. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ a b Malik, Om (March 13, 2013). "Google Reader lived on borrowed time: creator Chris Wetherell reflects". Gigaom. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ "Art of the Dealership". SF Weekly. June 9, 1999. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ Scanlin, Tim. "Dealership". Epitonic. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ SPIN Staff (December 26, 2006). "Citizens Here and Abroad". SPIN. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
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