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Tim Armstrong
Flowcode Founder & CEO
Tim Armstrong is a prominent figure in the tech and media industry, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Flowcode®, a position he has held since February 2019.1 Flowcode is a company that specializes in advanced QR code technology, connecting the digital and offline worlds.2
Career Highlights
Armstrong's career in the tech industry began to gain significant traction during his time at Google, where he served as President of Google Americas from September 2000 to April 2009.1 During his tenure, he played a crucial role in expanding Google's operations beyond Silicon Valley and helped transform the company's advertising business into a multi-billion dollar powerhouse.1
AOL
Following his success at Google, Armstrong took on the role of Chairman and CEO at AOL from April 2009 to December 2018.1 During his leadership, he:
- Spun AOL out of TimeWarner
- Turned the company's trajectory from declining to growing
- Sold AOL to Verizon for $4.4 billion
- Returned an additional $1 billion in cash to investors1
Verizon and Oath
After Verizon's acquisition of AOL, Armstrong became the CEO of Oath, a Verizon Media subsidiary. In this role, he oversaw the acquisition of Yahoo and created an internet company with a billion users connected to the largest mobile phone company in the United States.1
Flowcode
Armstrong launched Flowcode in late 2019, focusing on leveraging advanced QR code technology to connect the digital and offline worlds.2 As the Founder and CEO, he continues to drive innovation in marketing technology, recently announcing the launch of Flowcode 2, which aims to revolutionize how consumers and brands connect in the real world.3
Personal Approach
Armstrong is known for his goal-setting habits and risk-taking approach to business. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with people and information that promote personal growth, following what he calls the "average of five" rule.2
Tim Armstrong's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username tim-armstrong-b45083171, where he is listed as a Flowcoder at Flowcode®.1
