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Steve Huffman (born 1983 or 1984), also known by his Reddit username spez (/ s p ɛ z /), is an American web developer and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of Reddit, a social news and discussion website, which ranks in the top 20 websites in the world. He also co-founded the airfare search engine website Hipmunk, which shut down in 2020.
Jun 15, 2023 · Huffman argues that Reddit is a platform built by its users and that it needs to charge for its data to survive. He says he appreciates the protests but won't back down on the business decision to end subsidizing third-party apps.
Dec 19, 2023 · In an interview with Fast Company, Reddit cofounder and CEO Steve Huffman discusses how the web megacommunity is coping with the challenges and opportunities of the AI era. He talks about the API controversy, the moderator revolt, the accessibility improvements, and the long-awaited IPO plans.
Jul 21, 2023 · How has Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve Huffman handled the pressure to go public, the backlash from moderators, and the criticism from users? The Verge's Elizabeth Lopatto analyzes Huffman's actions and decisions in this opinion piece.
Jun 15, 2023 · Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says a mass protest on Reddit did not change the company's plans to start charging for data, despite how it upended the popular site and turned thousands of discussion...
Mar 18, 2024 · By Priya Anand. March 18, 2024 at 7:00 AM PDT. Reddit Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Huffman has run the site for the better part of a decade. His tenure has been marked by scandal, triumph...
Jun 15, 2023 · Steve Huffman says Reddit is not in the business of giving away its data for free and that it is essential for the company to be sustainable. He also says he is willing to negotiate with third-party developers, but some subreddits have extended their blackout protest.
