Newly launched social network Maven loses its co-founders

Team S · 2024-08-08T07:09:41.000Z

Kenneth Stanley, co-founder of the social media platform Maven, is stepping down just three months after its public launch. Despite positive responses, Maven struggled to achieve the growth needed to attract further investment. Stanley and co-founder Blas Moros are pursuing other opportunities to extend Maven's operational runway. Jimmy Secretan, the chief technology officer, will remain to drive product innovation. Maven, backed by figures like Ev Williams and Sam Altman, aims to foster serendipitous interactions without traditional social media features like likes or follows. Stanley emphasized the need for a platform like Maven to move away from popularity contests and focus on meaningful connections. The platform will continue to seek ways to grow its user base and explore monetization options while maintaining its core philosophy. Stanley is looking forward to exploring new opportunities, particularly in AI research related to open-endedness.

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