Jeremy Stoppelman
Jeremy Stoppelman co-founded Yelp in 2004 and has served as its CEO since then, driving the company's vision and product experience. Under his leadership, Yelp went public in 2012, grew to a market capitalization of $4 billion, and amassed over 265 million reviews. He notably rejected an acquisition offer from Google in 2010, maintaining Yelp's independence. Jeremy Stoppelman co-founded Yelp in 2004, revolutionizing how consumers find local businesses through user-generated reviews. He previously served as Vice President of Engineering at PayPal from 2000 to 2003, gaining valuable experience in online commerce. Under his leadership, Yelp went public in 2012, a significant milestone for the company. Stoppelman has been recognized as a thought leader in technology and an advocate for fair competition in digital markets. He pioneered the crowd-sourced content model for local business reviews, expanding Yelp into a global platform. These achievements underscore his enduring commitment to empowering consumers and local businesses.
About Yelp
Yelp, founded in 2004, is an online platform connecting people with local businesses. It helps consumers find and review businesses, while assisting businesses with online presence and advertising. Core features include business listings, user reviews/ratings, photos, and booking services. Benefits include increased visibility for businesses and informed decisions for consumers.