Jack Dorsey decided that SMS text suited the status-message idea, and built a prototype of Twitter in about two weeks. The idea attracted many users at Odeo and investment from Evan Williams, who had left Google after selling Pyra Labs and Blogger. Williams, Stone and Noah Glass co-founded Obvious Corporation, which then spun off Twitter, Inc., with Dorsey as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As chief executive officer, Dorsey saw the startup through two rounds of funding by the venture capitalists who backed the company. He reportedly lost his position for leaving work early to enjoy other pursuits, such as yoga and
Jack Eric Williams in 1990, and was produced by the Barter Theater in 2006. Lisa Vroman recorded one of the songs from "Mrs. Farmer's Daughter", "Full Moon", on her 2000 album "Broadway Classic" Jack Eric Williams was married to Martha Elizabeth Lyne until her death in 1993. He was survived by his son, Eden Payne Williams, and many notable friends including actress Angela Lansbury, and composer William Finn. His musical compositions and lyrics are now managed by Eve Martinez, a former singer and actress who worked closely with Jack Eric and administered his estate. She lives in Brooklyn, NY and can be reached