Jeff Atwood
Co-Founder of Stack Overflow & Discourse.
Founder of RGMII. Movement Builder.
"From revolutionizing how the world learns to code to transforming social safety nets in rural America."
Co-Founder of Stack Overflow & Discourse.
Founder of RGMII. Movement Builder.
"From revolutionizing how the world learns to code to transforming social safety nets in rural America."
Jeff Atwood co-founded Stack Overflow in 2008, creating an essential resource for computer programmers globally. [Origin]
In 2013, he unveiled Discourse, an open-source discussion platform designed to provide a modern, healthy alternative to traditional bulletin boards. He served as CEO until 2023. [Details]
I went from a poor childhood and minimum‑wage college years to wealth through Stack Overflow and Discourse.
Jeff's "third and final startup" isn't a software company—it's a movement for equality. The Rural Guaranteed Minimum Income Initiative (RGMII) focuses on the often-overlooked rural communities in America.
Jeff has committed $50 million—half of his family's wealth—to a five-year effort to keep the American Dream fair. Verify
Focusing on regions like Mercer County, WV, and Beaufort County, NC, Jeff is applying community-building principles to solve America's most persistent systemic issues.
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The evolution from early BBS systems to Stack Overflow and the future of healthy discourse.
What building for millions of developers taught Jeff about building enduring social movements.
Why rural America is the next frontier for economic equality and guaranteed income.
How modern AI models were built upon the knowledge systems pioneered at Stack Overflow.
Why direct cash support (RGMII) is critical as automation reshapes the workforce.
Facilitating high-impact appearances that explore the intersection of technology, community, and social change.