Exclusive: Jay Graber is stepping down as head of Bluesky. Venture capitalist Toni Schneider will be the interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.
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Graber joined Bluesky in 2019, when it was a research project within Twitter, and became the company’s first chief executive officer in 2021. She will now transition to become the company’s chief innovation officer, a more technology-focused role.
Schneider, who will continue working as a partner at the venture capital firm True Ventures while at Bluesky, was previously CEO of the Wordpress parent company, Automattic, and has been an advisor to Bluesky’s leadership.
It’s a pivotal moment for Bluesky. The company found success by positioning itself as a progressive replacement for Elon Musk’s X. Bluesky reports that its user base grew from 25 million users to over 40 million in 2025.
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