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Zenter

acquired by GoogleYC W07

San Francisco, US · Founded 2007 · 2 employees · 2 known investors

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Zenter was a startup that built web-based presentation software for creating and sharing slideshows online. Acquired by Google in 2007, where its technology contributed to the presentations feature of Google Docs (later Google Slides).

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W07)

Zenter was founded in 2007 by Wayne Crosby and Robby Walker.

WCWayne Crosby
Wayne CrosbyFounderWayne Crosby founded Zenter, which was acquired by Google and evolved into Google Slides. He spent a decade at Google working on GSuite, authentication, social products, and machine learning initiatives before founding Humu in 2016, a workplace software company focused on organizational behavior that was later acquired by Perceptyx.
RWRobby Walker
Robby WalkerFounderRobby Walker founded Cue, which was acquired by Apple after participating in Y Combinator's Winter 2010 batch, and Zenter, acquired by Google following the Winter 2007 batch. He subsequently spent nine years at Apple as Senior Director overseeing Siri and Information Intelligence.

Investors · 2

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Zenter went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Zenter do?
Zenter was a startup that built web-based presentation software for creating and sharing slideshows online. Acquired by Google in 2007, where its technology contributed to the presentations feature of Google Docs (later Google Slides).
Who founded Zenter?
Zenter was founded by Wayne Crosby, Robby Walker in 2007.
Who are Zenter's investors?
Zenter's investors include Oita Venture Capital, Y Combinator.
Who acquired Zenter?
Zenter was acquired by Google.
Where is Zenter headquartered?
Zenter is headquartered in San Francisco, US.