Jeremy Allaire

Jeremy Allaire stands as the founder, chairman, and CEO of Circle, a trailblazing consumer Internet company. Circle’s mission is to revolutionize the global economy with its secure, straightforward, and cost-efficient technology for managing and transacting money.

Impressive Funding and Growth

Under Allaire’s leadership, Circle has secured significant backing, totaling $76 million from prestigious investors including Goldman Sachs, IDG China, Breyer Capital, Accel, and General Catalyst. This support underlines Circle’s influential role in transforming digital financial services.

Brightcove: Revolutionizing Online Video

Allaire’s entrepreneurial journey includes founding Brightcove, where he served as chairman and CEO. Brightcove, established in 2004, rapidly evolved into a major online video platform, widely adopted by media organizations globally. Allaire’s stewardship saw Brightcove through its successful 2012 IPO on NASDAQ (BCOV).

Early Ventures and Technological Contributions

Before his tenure at Brightcove, Allaire was an entrepreneur-in-residence at General Catalyst, a venture firm focusing on software and consumer internet investments. His career further spans a key role at Macromedia as Chief Technology Officer, where he significantly contributed to the MX platform products, including the transformation of Flash into a comprehensive platform for web application development.

The Allaire-Macromedia Merger

Allaire joined Macromedia following the merger with Allaire, a company he co-founded. He played a pivotal role in growing Allaire from a startup to a mid-sized public entity, showcasing his adeptness in guiding companies through critical growth phases.

A Pioneer in Web Platform Market

Allaire’s impact in the tech world is further marked by his creation of ColdFusion, the first commercial application server. This groundbreaking development enabled millions of developers to efficiently create interactive applications for web distribution.

Academic Foundations in Political Economy

Allaire’s deep understanding of the internet industry is complemented by his academic background in international political economy, providing him with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and global finance.

• Circle CEO