← Back to search

Medium

Launched in August 2012, Medium.com is a blog that enables users to share and experience knowledge, ideas and stories. ...

a16zActive

What they do

Problem

People need an easy way to publish writing and discover relevant stories while reaching an interested audience without heavy setup or distribution effort.

Solution

Medium is a personalized blogging and publishing platform where users create, share, and discover long-form posts with embedded media and social interactions.

Who it's for

Writers and readers ranging from professional journalists to hobbyists and general audiences who publish and consume articles online.

Founders

Evan Williams

Company timeline

Similar startups