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{{short description|American entrepreneur and angel investor (born 1980)}} | {{short description|American entrepreneur and angel investor (born 1980)}} | ||
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| name = Dave Morin | | name = Dave Morin | ||
| image = Dave Morin 2.jpg | | image = Dave Morin 2.jpg | ||
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| caption = Morin in 2014 | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|10|14}} | |||
| birth_place = ], U.S. | | birth_place = ], U.S. | ||
| alma mater = ] | | alma mater = ] | ||
| known for = ]<br />Slow Ventures<br />] | | known for = ]<br />Slow Ventures<br />] | ||
| nationality = American | |||
| citizenship = United States | |||
| spouse = ] (m. 2011) | | spouse = ] (m. 2011) | ||
| children = 2 | | children = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Dave Morin''' (born |
'''Dave Morin''' (born October 14, 1980) is an American entrepreneur and ]. He is best known for founding Slow Ventures and the social network ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenextweb.com/insider/2018/03/22/path-ceo-considers-rebuilding-his-social-network/|title=Path founder considers rebuilding his social network|last=Ghoshal|first=Abhimanyu|date=2018-03-22|website=The Next Web|language=en-us|access-date=2020-03-15}}</ref><ref name="Forbes1">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2011/11/30/design-focused-path-launches-as-mobile-smart-journal/|title=Path Relaunches As All-In-One Mobile Smart Journal|author=Tomio Geron|work=Forbes|date=2011-11-30|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="Wall Street Journal">{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/slow-ventures-founder-dave-morin-moving-on-11555108364|title=Slow Ventures Founder Dave Morin Moving On|author=Katie Roof|newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=12 April 2019|accessdate=2020-12-26}}</ref> A former manager at ], he co-created the ] and Facebook Connect.<ref name="CNN Money1">{{cite web|url=http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/09/17/path-dave-morin |title=Dave Morin: The mobile answer man |author=JP Mangalindan |publisher=CNN Money |date=2012-09-17 |access-date=2013-10-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030140030/http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/09/17/path-dave-morin/ |archive-date=2013-10-30 }}</ref><ref name=Cnet4>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-9940166-36.html|title=Facebook to open the gates with 'Facebook Connect'|author=Caroline McCarthy|publisher=Cnet|date=9 May 2008|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name=Cnet5>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-57399021-245/privacy-suit-filed-against-path-twitter-apple-facebook-others/|title=Privacy suit filed against Path, Twitter, Apple, Facebook, others|author=Elinor Mills|publisher=Cnet|date=2012-03-16|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> | ||
In 2020, Morin started Offline Ventures, a ] firm that uses a subscription funding model.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-alum-dave-morin-starts-rolling-fund-offline-ventures-2020-7|title=Dave Morin, one of the first Facebook employees, has launched a new VC firm that uses a subscription funding model|date=2020-07-15|publisher=]}}</ref> He is a member of the board of directors for the ] (USSA), ], and Dwell Media.<ref name="The Next Web1">{{cite web|url=https://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2013/04/29/path-the-private-social-network-passes-10-million-registered-users/|title=Path, the private social network, passes 10 million registered users|author=Emil Protalinski|publisher=The Next Web|date=2013-04-29|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="The Next Web2">{{cite web|url=https://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/05/16/as-eventbrite-nears-60-million-tickets-sold-paths-dave-morin-joins-its-board-of-directors/|title=As Eventbrite nears 60 million tickets sold, Path's Dave Morin joins its board of directors|author=Brad McCarty|publisher=The Next Web|date=2012-05-16|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name=USSA>{{cite web|url=http://foundation.ussa.org/foundation/san-francisco-snow-ball|title=San Francisco Snow Ball|publisher=USSA Foundation|access-date=2013-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203907/http://foundation.ussa.org/foundation/san-francisco-snow-ball|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> | In 2020, Morin started Offline Ventures, a ] firm that uses a subscription funding model.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-alum-dave-morin-starts-rolling-fund-offline-ventures-2020-7|title=Dave Morin, one of the first Facebook employees, has launched a new VC firm that uses a subscription funding model|date=2020-07-15|publisher=]}}</ref> He is a member of the board of directors for the ] (USSA), ], and Dwell Media.<ref name="The Next Web1">{{cite web|url=https://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2013/04/29/path-the-private-social-network-passes-10-million-registered-users/|title=Path, the private social network, passes 10 million registered users|author=Emil Protalinski|publisher=The Next Web|date=2013-04-29|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="The Next Web2">{{cite web|url=https://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/05/16/as-eventbrite-nears-60-million-tickets-sold-paths-dave-morin-joins-its-board-of-directors/|title=As Eventbrite nears 60 million tickets sold, Path's Dave Morin joins its board of directors|author=Brad McCarty|publisher=The Next Web|date=2012-05-16|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name=USSA>{{cite web|url=http://foundation.ussa.org/foundation/san-francisco-snow-ball|title=San Francisco Snow Ball|publisher=USSA Foundation|access-date=2013-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203907/http://foundation.ussa.org/foundation/san-francisco-snow-ball|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Morin grew up in ].<ref name="Forbes2">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2013/09/04/paths-ad-free-app-flouts-silicon-valley-conventions/|title=Path's Ad-Free App Flouts Silicon Valley Conventions|author=Tomio Geron|work=Forbes|date=4 September 2013|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="Wall Street Journal1">{{cite |
Morin grew up in ].<ref name="Forbes2">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2013/09/04/paths-ad-free-app-flouts-silicon-valley-conventions/|title=Path's Ad-Free App Flouts Silicon Valley Conventions|author=Tomio Geron|work=Forbes|date=4 September 2013|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="Wall Street Journal1">{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323582904578489280319040260|title=Moving on From Facebook|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=17 May 2013 |accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> Morin skied for the northern division of the U.S. Junior Olympic team.<ref name="Forbes2"/> He attended the ] where he received a ] in ] in 2003.<ref name="Wall Street Journal1"/> He was a member of the ] fraternity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dave Morin |url=https://phideltatheta.org/news-stories/famous-phis/dave-morin/ |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=Phi Delta Theta |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Morin began his career at ] in 2003 where he assumed positions in marketing.<ref name="CNN Money1"/><ref name="Wall Street Journal2">{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424053111904875404576528981250892702|title=Jobs Quits as Apple CEO|author=Yukari Iwatani Kane|publisher=The Wall Street Journal|date=2011-08-25|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> In 2006, Morin left ] and joined Facebook as senior platform manager.<ref name=Cnet1>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20022753-36.html|title=A Path the world isn't meant to see|author=Caroline McCarthy|publisher=Cnet|date=2010-11-14|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="New York Times1">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/01/technology/internet/01facebook.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&|title=Facebook Aims to Extend Its Reach Across the Web|author=Brad Stone|work=The New York Times|date=2008-11-20|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="New York Times2">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/03/technology/03facebook.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0|title=Facebook's Initial Crew Moving On|author=Verne G. Kopytoff|work=The New York Times|date=2 November 2010|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> Morin co-created Facebook Platform, a software environment allowing third-party developers to create applications within Facebook, and Facebook Connect, a technology for Facebook members to connect their profile data and authentication credentials to external web sites.<ref name="CNN Money1"/><ref name=Cnet4/><ref name="CNN Money2">{{cite web|url=https://money.cnn.com/2007/05/24/technology/facebook.fortune/|title=Facebook's plan to hook up the world|author=David Kirkpatrick|publisher=CNN Money|date=2007-05-29|access-date=2013-10-22|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226142813/https://money.cnn.com/2007/05/24/technology/facebook.fortune/|archive-date=26 February 2008}}</ref> In 2010, Morin left Facebook to co-found Path.<ref name="Forbes2"/><ref name=Cnet2>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-10439841-36.html|title=Facebook's Dave Morin announces departure|author=Caroline McCarthy|publisher=Cnet|date=2010-01-22|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name=Cnet3>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-10063258-36.html|title=Facebook's Morin calls on developers to Connect|author=Caroline McCarthy|publisher=Cnet|date=2008-10-10|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="New York Times3">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/technology/15photo.html|title=Start-Up Plans a More Personal Social Network|author=Claire Cain Miller|work=The New York Times|date=2010-11-15|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> Morin has helped to raise capital for startups such as ] through ].<ref>{{cite |
Morin began his career at ] in 2003 where he assumed positions in marketing.<ref name="CNN Money1"/><ref name="Wall Street Journal2">{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424053111904875404576528981250892702|title=Jobs Quits as Apple CEO|author=Yukari Iwatani Kane|publisher=The Wall Street Journal|date=2011-08-25|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> In 2006, Morin left ] and joined Facebook as senior platform manager.<ref name=Cnet1>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20022753-36.html|title=A Path the world isn't meant to see|author=Caroline McCarthy|publisher=Cnet|date=2010-11-14|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="New York Times1">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/01/technology/internet/01facebook.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&|title=Facebook Aims to Extend Its Reach Across the Web|author=Brad Stone|work=The New York Times|date=2008-11-20|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="New York Times2">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/03/technology/03facebook.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0|title=Facebook's Initial Crew Moving On|author=Verne G. Kopytoff|work=The New York Times|date=2 November 2010|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> Morin co-created Facebook Platform, a software environment allowing third-party developers to create applications within Facebook, and Facebook Connect, a technology for Facebook members to connect their profile data and authentication credentials to external web sites.<ref name="CNN Money1"/><ref name=Cnet4/><ref name="CNN Money2">{{cite web|url=https://money.cnn.com/2007/05/24/technology/facebook.fortune/|title=Facebook's plan to hook up the world|author=David Kirkpatrick|publisher=CNN Money|date=2007-05-29|access-date=2013-10-22|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226142813/https://money.cnn.com/2007/05/24/technology/facebook.fortune/|archive-date=26 February 2008}}</ref> In 2010, Morin left Facebook to co-found Path.<ref name="Forbes2"/><ref name=Cnet2>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-10439841-36.html|title=Facebook's Dave Morin announces departure|author=Caroline McCarthy|publisher=Cnet|date=2010-01-22|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name=Cnet3>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-10063258-36.html|title=Facebook's Morin calls on developers to Connect|author=Caroline McCarthy|publisher=Cnet|date=2008-10-10|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="New York Times3">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/technology/15photo.html|title=Start-Up Plans a More Personal Social Network|author=Claire Cain Miller|work=The New York Times|date=2010-11-15|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> Morin has helped to raise capital for startups such as ] through ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2014/09/30/hipcamp-hits-trail-with-2-million-with-help-from-paths-dave-morin/|title=Hipcamp hits trail with $2 million, with help from Path's Dave Morin|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=30 September 2014 |accessdate=16 October 2014 |last1=Garland |first1=Russ }}</ref> He had also founded the venture capital firm, Slow Ventures.<ref name="Wall Street Journal"/> It is based in San Francisco. Path announced its termination of service on September 17, 2018 and later confirmed that as of October 18, 2018, existing users will no longer be able to access the Path service.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://blog.path.com/post/178172780707/the-last-goodbye |title=The Last Goodbye |website=Path |language=en |access-date=2018-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115055417/https://blog.path.com/post/178172780707/the-last-goodbye|archive-date=15 January 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
In 2013, Morin and several technological innovators, creators, or business owners launched ], a Silicon |
In 2013, Morin and several technological innovators, creators, or business owners launched ], a Silicon Valley–based ] lobbying group.<ref name=Cnet6>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/Facebooks-app-feeding-frenzy/2100-1038_3-6191152.html|title=Facebook's app feeding frenzy|author=Caroline McCarthy|work=The New York Times|date=2007-06-15|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref><ref name="FWD.US">{{cite web|url=http://www.fwd.us/our_supporters|title=Our Supporters|publisher=FWD.US|access-date=2013-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413230948/http://www.fwd.us/our_supporters|archive-date=13 April 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Morin lives in ] with his wife ] and their two sons.<ref name="CNN Money1"/><ref name="Ski Racing">{{cite web|url=http://skiracing.com/stories/ski-team-board-gets-younger-appointment-morin/|title=Ski team board gets younger with appointment of Morin|author=Hank McKee|publisher=Ski Racing|date=2 October 2012|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> | Morin lives in ], with his wife ] and their two sons.<ref name="CNN Money1"/><ref name="Ski Racing">{{cite web|url=http://skiracing.com/stories/ski-team-board-gets-younger-appointment-morin/|title=Ski team board gets younger with appointment of Morin|author=Hank McKee|publisher=Ski Racing|date=2 October 2012|accessdate=2013-10-22}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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American entrepreneur and angel investor (born 1980)
Dave Morin | |
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Morin in 2014 | |
Born | (1980-10-14) October 14, 1980 (age 44) Helena, Montana, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder |
Known for | Path Slow Ventures |
Spouse | Brit Morin (m. 2011) |
Children | 2 |
Dave Morin (born October 14, 1980) is an American entrepreneur and angel investor. He is best known for founding Slow Ventures and the social network Path. A former manager at Facebook, he co-created the Facebook Platform and Facebook Connect.
In 2020, Morin started Offline Ventures, a VC firm that uses a subscription funding model. He is a member of the board of directors for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), Eventbrite, and Dwell Media.
Early life
Morin grew up in Helena, Montana. Morin skied for the northern division of the U.S. Junior Olympic team. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder where he received a B.A. in Economics in 2003. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Career
Morin began his career at Apple in 2003 where he assumed positions in marketing. In 2006, Morin left Apple and joined Facebook as senior platform manager. Morin co-created Facebook Platform, a software environment allowing third-party developers to create applications within Facebook, and Facebook Connect, a technology for Facebook members to connect their profile data and authentication credentials to external web sites. In 2010, Morin left Facebook to co-found Path. Morin has helped to raise capital for startups such as Hipcamp through AngelList. He had also founded the venture capital firm, Slow Ventures. It is based in San Francisco. Path announced its termination of service on September 17, 2018 and later confirmed that as of October 18, 2018, existing users will no longer be able to access the Path service.
Politics
In 2013, Morin and several technological innovators, creators, or business owners launched Fwd.us, a Silicon Valley–based 501(c)(4) lobbying group.
Personal life
Morin lives in Mill Valley, California, with his wife Brit Morin and their two sons.
References
- Ghoshal, Abhimanyu (March 22, 2018). "Path founder considers rebuilding his social network". The Next Web. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- Tomio Geron (November 30, 2011). "Path Relaunches As All-In-One Mobile Smart Journal". Forbes. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Katie Roof (April 12, 2019). "Slow Ventures Founder Dave Morin Moving On". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ JP Mangalindan (September 17, 2012). "Dave Morin: The mobile answer man". CNN Money. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Caroline McCarthy (May 9, 2008). "Facebook to open the gates with 'Facebook Connect'". Cnet. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Elinor Mills (March 16, 2012). "Privacy suit filed against Path, Twitter, Apple, Facebook, others". Cnet. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- "Dave Morin, one of the first Facebook employees, has launched a new VC firm that uses a subscription funding model". Business Insider. July 15, 2020.
- Emil Protalinski (April 29, 2013). "Path, the private social network, passes 10 million registered users". The Next Web. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Brad McCarty (May 16, 2012). "As Eventbrite nears 60 million tickets sold, Path's Dave Morin joins its board of directors". The Next Web. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- "San Francisco Snow Ball". USSA Foundation. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Tomio Geron (September 4, 2013). "Path's Ad-Free App Flouts Silicon Valley Conventions". Forbes. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Moving on From Facebook". The Wall Street Journal. May 17, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- "Dave Morin". Phi Delta Theta. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- Yukari Iwatani Kane (August 25, 2011). "Jobs Quits as Apple CEO". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Caroline McCarthy (November 14, 2010). "A Path the world isn't meant to see". Cnet. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Brad Stone (November 20, 2008). "Facebook Aims to Extend Its Reach Across the Web". The New York Times. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Verne G. Kopytoff (November 2, 2010). "Facebook's Initial Crew Moving On". The New York Times. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- David Kirkpatrick (May 29, 2007). "Facebook's plan to hook up the world". CNN Money. Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Caroline McCarthy (January 22, 2010). "Facebook's Dave Morin announces departure". Cnet. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Caroline McCarthy (October 10, 2008). "Facebook's Morin calls on developers to Connect". Cnet. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Claire Cain Miller (November 15, 2010). "Start-Up Plans a More Personal Social Network". The New York Times. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Garland, Russ (September 30, 2014). "Hipcamp hits trail with $2 million, with help from Path's Dave Morin". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- "The Last Goodbye". Path. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- Caroline McCarthy (June 15, 2007). "Facebook's app feeding frenzy". The New York Times. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- "Our Supporters". FWD.US. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Hank McKee (October 2, 2012). "Ski team board gets younger with appointment of Morin". Ski Racing. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Living people
- American computer specialists
- University of Colorado Boulder alumni
- People from Helena, Montana
- American technology chief executives
- American technology company founders
- American corporate directors
- Apple Inc. employees
- Facebook employees
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- Businesspeople from Montana
- 1980 births
- 21st-century American inventors
- Phi Delta Theta members