Overview
Paul Ford is co-founder at Aboard [1][3]. Ford founded Ftrain.com in October 1997 and continues as its founder and sole proprietor [4]. Ford previously served as CEO of Postlight from May 2018 to June 2021, having co-founded the company in June 2015 [7][8], and remained a co-founder through June 2022 [6]. Ford was a columnist at WIRED from February 2020 to February 2024 [5] and an occasional contributor to New York Magazine from 2012 to March 2022 [10]. Ford describes their work as posting links to understand current events, building software and companies, and helping others build companies [2]. Ford holds a BA in English Literature from Alfred University [11].
Profile introduction
I post a lot of links because I'm trying to understand what's happening. I like building and making things. I write about technology (and occasionally other subjects), build software, build companies, and help other people build companies. That's enough about me.
Career history
- Co-FounderOct 2020 to presentAboard
- Founder & Sole ProprietorOct 1997 to presentFtrain.com
- ColumnistFeb 2020 to Feb 2024WIRED
- Co-FounderJun 2021 to Jun 2022Postlight
- CEOMay 2018 to Jun 2021Postlight
- Co-founderJun 2015 to May 2018Postlight
- tilde.clubOct 2014 to Mar 2022tilde.club
- Occasional Contributor2012 to Mar 2022New York Magazine
Education
- BA, English Literature1992 - 1995Alfred University
- High School1990 - 1992High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates at Milton Hershey School
Media & appearances
- The Postlight Podcast (co-host with Rich Ziade)
The Postlight Podcast
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