Steven Fabre
About Steven Fabre
Steven Fabre is the Co-founder and CEO of Liveblocks, with a background in product design at InVision and a passion for creating real-time creative tools.
Steven Fabre Co-founder & CEO
Steven Fabre is the Co-founder and CEO of Liveblocks. His role involves overseeing the overall strategic direction and business development of the company. Working closely with his team, Steven focuses on developing innovative creative tools that enhance productivity and collaboration. His leadership position allows him to guide the company's vision and foster its growth in the competitive tech industry.
Steven Fabre's Experience at InVision
Before founding Liveblocks, Steven Fabre worked at InVision as a product designer. During his tenure, he was a key member of the design tools team, contributing to the development and enhancement of InVision's suite of products. It was at InVision that Steven met his future co-founder, Guillaume Salles. The two bonded over shared experiences as the only French employees there, leading to a strong professional partnership.
Background in Developing Creative Tools
Steven Fabre has a deep passion for creating tools that enable creativity and collaboration. His career includes significant experience in building real-time creative tools. Prior to founding Liveblocks, he focused on designing a competitor to Google Slides, showcasing his interest in developing platforms that enhance productivity. This background has been instrumental in shaping his approach to developing innovative solutions for designers and teams.
Challenges and Pivots in Product Development
In the early stages of developing Liveblocks, Steven and his team faced significant challenges, particularly in finding a suitable solution for implementing multiplayer functionality. This obstacle led them to create their own solution, pivoting from their initial focus on building a Google Slides competitor. The ability to adapt and innovate in the face of difficulties has been a hallmark of Steven's entrepreneurial journey.
Collaboration with Guillaume Salles
Steven Fabre co-founded Liveblocks with Guillaume Salles, whom he met while working at InVision. Their partnership was strengthened by their shared background and experiences as the two French employees at InVision. This collaboration has been pivotal to the company's development, as both bring complementary skills and insights to the table. Their united vision has driven Liveblocks' growth and innovation in the market.