Key Deal Facts
We've built a community of 5M+ members passionate about open source, privacy and tech freedom
Our tech stack is 100% open source for maximum transparency and accountability
Launched white-label B2B product in 2024 for anyone to own their own public/private social network
Building the most open source and privacy-preserving AI system on the planet
Featured on the Joe Rogan Experience, Tucker Carlson Tonight, NPR, Reuters, NYTimes, WSJ, Timcast
Raised $17M+ in funding, most recently closing a Series B in 2021 at a $60M pre-money valuation
Integrations with decentralized protocols like ActivityPub and Nostr to maximize sovereignty
Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Bill OttmanFounder & CEOBill has led the company since its inception and is recognized globally as a leading voice in alternative social media. He has been interviewed on broadcasts across the spectrum from the Joe Rogan Experience to Tucker Carlson Tonight, NPR and Wired, Mark HardingCo-founder & CTOMark is a technologist, designer and creator with more than a decade of experience in full-stack software development and architecture. He holds a B.Mus. from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland., Jack OttmanCo-founder & COOJack runs day-to-day operations at Minds across the various pillars of the business. Previously, he held senior roles at IBM, and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University., Peter SchwartzCFOPete brings 40+ years of experience in finance roles at companies including CA, Interworld, and more. Peter holds an M.B.A. from The George Washington University - School of Business and a B.A. from Yale University., John OttmanCo-founder & ChairmanJohn has been building great companies for 35+ years, with leadership roles at Oracle, IBM, Princeton Softech (Acquired), Application Security Inc. (Acquired), and more., Rob GriffittsAttorneyRobert has 20 years’ experience representing clients at all stages of their life cycle, from incorporation to exit, with an emphasis on working with entrepreneurs and rapid-growth companies., Daryl DavisAdvisor, Elizabeth McCauleyAdvisor, Douglas RushkoffAdvisor, Ian CrosslandAdvisorInternet video maker and developer, making videos since 2006., Gabriel AbedAdvisor, Eron WolfInvestorFounder of https://futo.org