Samuel Clay
About Samuel Clay
Samuel Clay is the founder of NewsBlur, a news aggregation service he developed primarily during his commutes on the A train in New York City in 2009.
Samuel Clay Founder of NewsBlur
Samuel Clay is the founder of NewsBlur, a personal news reader that was built almost entirely underground on the A train in New York City during the summer of 2009. NewsBlur allows users to read their favorite news and blogs in one place. Clay launched NewsBlur to the public in mid-2010, making it available for users to enhance their news reading experience.
NewsBlur Premium Accounts
In October 2010, Samuel Clay introduced premium accounts for NewsBlur. This offering provided users with additional features and capabilities on the platform beyond the basic news reading service. The launch of premium accounts marked an important milestone in NewsBlur’s development, expanding its user base and enhancing its functionality.
Y Combinator Participation
In the summer of 2012, Samuel Clay and NewsBlur entered Y Combinator, a well-known startup accelerator program. Y Combinator provides funding, advice, and connections to help startups grow. Participation in this program was a significant step for NewsBlur, providing Clay with access to resources and support from the startup community.
User Increase Post Google Reader Shutdown
On March 13th, 2013, Samuel Clay experienced a significant increase in NewsBlur users following the announcement that Google would sunset Google Reader. This surge demonstrated NewsBlur’s position as a viable alternative for users seeking a new platform for their RSS and news reading needs.