Gabe Rivera

Gabe Rivera is the CEO and founder of Techmeme, a prominent technology news aggregator that he launched in 2005. Prior to founding Techmeme, Rivera worked as a compiler software engineer at Intel. The platform aggregates and curates technology news, providing real-time updates and summaries of significant stories in the tech industry. Techmeme has gained a reputation for being a crucial resource for industry professionals and is known for its unique algorithm that ranks news based on various factors, including the number of links and the recency of the stories.123

Rivera has been at the helm of Techmeme since its inception, overseeing its growth and development into a leading source for technology news. The service operates without external investors, relying solely on Rivera's funding, which underscores his commitment to maintaining the platform's independence and integrity.12 In addition to Techmeme, Rivera has been involved with other news aggregation sites, such as Mediagazer and Memeorandum, expanding his influence in the digital news landscape.12