Zenter
AcquiredYC W07San Francisco, US · Founded 2007 · 2 employees · 2 known investors
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).
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W07)
Zenter was founded in 2007 by Wayne Crosby and Robby Walker.
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Wayne Crosbyin𝕏FounderWayne 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.
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Robby WalkerinFounderRobby 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.
- Where is Zenter headquartered?
- Zenter is headquartered in San Francisco, US.