ReadBurner acquired
March 14, 2008
I’m happy to announce that ReadBurner has been acquired and will therefore live on!
The buyers include Adam Ostrow (editor in chief at Mashable), Drew Olanoff (former technology evangelist at Pluggd) and Eric Kerr (creator of TinyLoad).
Drew and Adam contacted me last week, 1 day after I officially announced to close ReadBurner. I got tons of mails to keep up the project and also a few requests of people who wanted to acquire ReadBurner. After some email discussions and phone calls, I decided to go with Drew, Adam and Eric because they understand and like the concept of sharing items through Google Reader as much as I do. Moreover they obviously have the skills and the resources to build a compelling web product.
The best part for me: I’m not leaving ReadBurner, they asked me to stay on their board of Advisers! I think ReadBurner now has a real bright future and I’m very excited.
Read the official announcement on Mashable.
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March 14, 2008 at 2:33 pm
That’s great news! long live readburner!
March 14, 2008 at 2:36 pm
we’re excited to have you stay on with readburner. it’s going to be one heck of a ride!
March 14, 2008 at 3:54 pm
This is great news, Alexander. Looking forward to the service coming back and connecting with each of you. Go ReadBurner Go!
March 14, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Welcome back!
March 14, 2008 at 5:18 pm
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March 14, 2008 at 5:52 pm
awesome! glad to have you back.
March 14, 2008 at 8:29 pm
in the words of Oasis …
“hello, its good to be back”
March 14, 2008 at 8:51 pm
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October 3, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Great news!