Derek Powazek
About
Named one of the top 40 "Industry Influencers" of 2007 by Folio Magazine, Derek Powazek is the cofounder of JPG, the photography magazine that's made by its community, and cofounder 8020 Publishing, the company that grew out of its success. Derek has worked the web since 1995 at pioneering sites like HotWired, Blogger, and Technorati, and is the author of "Design for Community: The Art of Connecting Real People in Virtual Places" (New Riders, 2001). Derek now splits his time between working as a social media consultant, advising a handful of startups, editing Fray, the quarterly book of true stories and original art, and his newest venture, Pixish. Derek lives in San Francisco with his wife, two nutty Chihuahuas, a grumpy cat, and a house full of plants named Fred.
Derek’s Magazines
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- Literature & Writing
- Geek: True Stories of People Taking Things Too Seriously
