Joi Ito contributed ideas that led to the growth of the community, both as a teenager and later as president of PSINet Japan. Prior to TWICS offering public access Internet, Jeff Shapard led the company and developed the foundation for the community
Joi Ito's ideas were instrumental in expanding the online community, both during his teenage years and after becoming president of PSINet Japan. Prior to TWICS providing public internet access, Jeff Shapard led the company and established a foundation for the community.