Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down

"As Bluesky matures, the company needs a seasoned operator focused on scaling and execution, while I return to what I do best: building new things. Graber's statement reflects her transition from operational leadership to innovation-focused work, emphasizing her preference for technology development over business management."

"Schneider tells WIRED that he intends to help Bluesky become not just the best open social app, but the foundation for a whole new generation of user-owned networks. This vision outlines Schneider's strategic direction for positioning Bluesky as a transformative platform beyond traditional social media."

"Schneider, who will continue working as a partner at the venture capital firm True Ventures while at Bluesky, was previously CEO of the Wordpress parent company, Automattic, from 2006 to 2014. His extensive experience in scaling technology platforms and maintaining dual roles demonstrates his capability to lead Bluesky's growth phase."

Jay Graber is stepping down as CEO of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, with venture capitalist Toni Schneider taking over as interim CEO. Graber joined Bluesky in 2019 when it was a Twitter research project and became its first CEO in 2021 when it became independent. She led the platform's growth into a major alternative to X. Graber will transition to chief innovation officer, focusing on technology rather than business operations. Schneider, formerly CEO of Automattic, aims to scale Bluesky and establish it as a foundation for user-owned networks. He will maintain his role at venture capital firm True Ventures while leading Bluesky.

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