StumbleUpon

StumbleUpon is the Internet’s only web discovery service that allows people to discover great websites recommended by others with similar interests. With a single click, users may ‘stumble upon’ high-qualitycontent matched to their personal preferences. Originally launched in Calgary in 2002, StumbleUpon’s goal is simple: help people discover interesting or informative web content that they wouldn’t have thought to search for.

Date founded:

  • 2002

Place founded:

Business

Founders

Garrett Camp

Garrett is responsible for StumbleUpon's product design and strategy. He has guided StumbleUpon's design and development since 2001, from inception to over 3...

Geoff Smith

Geoff has wide ranging business and technical skills. Geoff comes to StumbleUpon with a diversity of experience, including product management at a small...

Justin LaFrance

Justin has extensive business experience across a wide range of domains. As a Technical Lead at a small internet firm, he successfully managed the...

Address

StumbleUpon Headquarters

San Francisco

Parent company:

Parent From To
  • May 2007
  • Apr 13, 2009

Acquired by:

Acquiring company Date
  • May 2007
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