How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off
A good time with old maps. | Image: Past Maps Craig Campbell walked away from the river of investor money flowing into AI to create, of all things, a website. Sure, Campbell probably could have started an AI company. He's a former engineer at Meta and an experienced tech founder who in 2022 sold his last venture - an e-commerce tool for businesses that use Shopify - right as the AI boom was booming. "I had my prior VC investors breathing down my neck, going 'start something e
Craig Campbell, a former Meta engineer and successful tech founder, has chosen to build a website instead of pursuing the booming AI industry. Despite significant investor interest and offers for a blank check to fund an AI venture, Campbell opted for a different path. His decision comes at a time when many are focused on AI, and the website business faces challenges like Google's upcoming changes.
This story highlights an unconventional entrepreneurial decision that could signal a potential shift in focus away from the current AI frenzy towards foundational web technologies.
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