Robert Kalin
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Robert Kalin is an American entrepreneur, born on April 11, 1980. A self-taught programmer, Kalin founded Etsy in 2005, aiming to create an online marketplace that could replace platforms like Craigslist.[1]
Kalin started studying art at New York University in 2000 and began learning programming languages during this time.[2] He founded Etsy with the idea of creating a platform to sell art and handmade goods online. Initially only open to his friends and family, the site quickly gained a lot of attention.[3]
After leaving Etsy in 2008, Kalin went on to join Y Combinator, co-found an investment firm called Hacker Fund, and start a hackathon organization called Brooklyn Beta.
Continuing to work at the intersection of art and technology, Kalin is considered one of today's successful entrepreneurs, driven by his passion for innovation, creativity, and technology. He also frequently speaks at entrepreneurship conferences.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Robert Kalin, Etsy Inc: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
- ↑ "Robert Kalin Biography".
- ↑ "Etsy's Founder, Written Out of History, Is Not Alone". Bloomberg.com. 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
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