Bret Cox | Source | Founder and CEO at True
Bret Cox
Bret Cox is the founder and CEO of True, a private social media platform for small groups. He previously founded EvoStor, a cloud computing and virtual infrastructure company acquired by VMWare. He also founded Radiant Software, acquired in 2002 by Liberty Media/AT&T, and Micom Computer Inc., acquired by CompuAdd. He led Silicon Graphics' storage and software division from 2003 to 2007.
A technology industry veteran with decades of experience as an entrepreneur, Cox is an expert in mobile app development, social media and data privacy. He is also a licensed pilot and has been flying recreationally since age 15.
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True (https://www.trytrue.com)
Founder and CEO
started May 2022 -
Hello Mobile Inc.
Founder and CEO
Feb 2013 – May 2022 -
Evostor Inc.
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Jan 2007 – Jan 2011
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5 Emerging Social Media Platforms to Watch in 2023 | Inc. Magazine
Americans are turning away from social media giants. The founders of these platforms are taking advantage.
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True, a budding social platform with $15 million in backing from Microsoft veteran Paul Maritz, takes aim at Facebook by rejecting user tracking and targeted ads | Insider
Bret Cox is rejecting targeted ads and VC investment, instead looking to grow True sustainably.
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Microsoft and VMware vet Paul Maritz backs social app that vows not to monetize user data | GeekWire
Why former Microsoft executive Paul Maritz is investing in True, a social media company led by EvoStor founder Bret Cox.
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