Bob Goodson
Bob Goodson is a notable figure in the tech industry, recognized for his role in the development of the 'like' button during his time at Yelp, where he helped innovate user engagement features essential for social media platforms. He is currently the founder and CEO of Quid, a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI models that are employed by numerous Fortune 50 companies, and co-author of the book 'Like: The Button That Changed the World,' which explores the psychology and impact of the like button in digital communication.
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Recent news mentions
Bob Goodson stumbled across a sketch he made in 2005 of a prototype for a like button when he was an early employee at Yelp.
There’s more to the like button than you might have imagined
Canada· 2025-07-22
Bob Goodson is one of the developers of the like button.
Internetin painetuin painike syntyi puolivahingossa – HS Visio haastatteli Bob Goodsonia, joka on yksi tykkäyspainikkeen kehittäjistä
Finland· 2025-06-29Bob Goodson, co-author of the book with Martin Reeves, played an important role in the button’s development.
How the ‘like’ button was used by social media companies to turbocharge their business models – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-12