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Chris Best

Co-Founder & CEO, Substack · USA

Chris Best is the CEO of Substack. Best is based in USA. Best has held the role since 2017.

Canadian entrepreneur who co-founded messaging app Kik (2009-2017), scaling it to 300 million users. In 2017, he founded Substack, a subscription publishing platform enabling independent writers and creators to earn directly from audiences.

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Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Substack has focused on the platform's approach to artificial intelligence, particularly the rollout of a new tool enabling users to detect AI-generated content in newsletters. The headlines also reflect company developments including the launch of a television app and disclosure of a data breach affecting user information.

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Who is Chris Best?
Chris Best is the Co-Founder & CEO of Substack, based in USA.
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Chris Best is CEO of Substack, a role held since 2017.