Toni Schneider takes Bluesky CEO job for the long haul

The former Automattic CEO says Bluesky's next phase is smaller, more private spaces across the AT Protocol network.

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Primary source: TechCrunch

Why it matters

Bluesky is choosing an open-web operator for the moment when its challenge shifts from user surges to retention, moderation, developer trust and revenue.

Illustration of Toni Schneider, Bluesky's new CEO, pictured imagining smaller private spaces across the AT Protocol network.

Toni Schneider became Bluesky's permanent CEO on July 10th, four months after taking the job on an interim basis from former CEO Jay Graber.

Schneider wrote on his personal blog that he is "all in" as Bluesky's official chief executive, ending the placeholder period that began in March, when Graber moved into the chief innovation officer role. TechCrunch reported the title change on Friday.…

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