Chris DeWolfe is one of the founders, and former CEO, of the popular social networking website MySpace. DeWolfe founded MySpace with co-founder Tom Anderson in 2003. In 2005, MySpace was purchased by Rupert Murdoch's company, News Corp. for $580 million.CrunchBase: Chris DeWolfe ProfileBBC: News Corp in $580m internet buy (July 19, 2005)
DeWolfe resigned his post on April 22, 2009. Parent company News Corp. was reportedly in talks with Anderson about taking on "a new role in the organization," though it was not confirmed that this would mean stepping in as CEO.AFP: MySpace chief executive Chris DeWolfe stepping down (April 22, 2009) On the morning of the same day, The New York Times had reported that News Corp. was considering replacing both DeWolfe and Anderson when their contracts expire in the fall.New York Times: Founder Said to Be Leaving MySpace (April 22, 2009)Reuters: MySpace might replace co-founder DeWolfe (April 22, 2009)
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Christopher T. DeWolfe
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Resides in Los Angeles, California
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Was a member of Beta Theta Pi FraternityCrunchBase: Chris DeWolfe Profile
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Graduated from the University of Southern California in 1997
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Earned an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurial studiesCrunchBase: Chris DeWolfe Profile
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Has the sixth account ever made on MySpaceCrunchBase: Chris DeWolfe Profile
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Serves on the board of the Los Angeles County Museum of ArtCrunchBase: Chris DeWolfe Profile
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Founded MySpace along with co-founder Tom Anderson in 2003CrunchBase: Chris DeWolfe Profile
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MySpace is considered to be the website that launched the social networking craze in the United States
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MySpace was purchased by New Corp. in 2005 for $580 millionBBC: News Corp in $580m internet buy (July 19, 2005)
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DeWolfe currently serves as Chief Executive Officer for MySpaceCrunchBase: Chris DeWolfe Profile
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Under DeWolfe's leadership, MySpace has grown to include 29 international marketsCrunchBase: Chris DeWolfe Profile
