Jimmy Wales of a Chicago futures and options firm. In 1996, he and two partners founded Bomis, an adult web portal featuring entertainment and adult content. The company would provide the initial funding for the peer-reviewed free encyclopedia, Nupedia (2000–03), and its successor, Wikipedia. On January 15, 2001, with Larry Sanger and others, Wales launched Wikipedia—a free, open content encyclopedia that enjoyed rapid growth and popularity; as Wikipedia's public profile grew, he became the project's promoter and spokesman. He is historically cited as a co-founder of Wikipedia, though he has disputed the "co-" designation, declaring himself the sole founder. Wales serves on
The Co Founder The Co Founder The Co Founder is an American Emo band based out of the Pacific Northwest, located in the upper Northwest corner of the United States. Formed in 2015, the band's current lineup consists of Hayden Eller (vocals, guitar), Nikko Van Wyck (bass guitar), Luke Hogfoss (Guitar, vocals) and Jake Barrow (drums, percussion). Described by "New Noise Magazine" as "combin[ing] the anthemic arrangements of Manchester Orchestra, with lo-fi washed soundscapes reminiscent of The Radio Dept". the band's "infectious personality, coupled with relentless hooks and grueling tour schedule, has earned them one of the most loyal followings in DIY music."