Twitter API Lead Alex Payne Quits To Open "A Bank That Doesn't Suck"

Alex Payne (@al3x), who has worked at Twitter since March 2007 and been API lead for most of that time, has left the company to join BankSimple, which bills itself as “an easy, intuitive, and social bank for people who appreciate simple online services.” Payne is a co-founder, and will have the role of Chief Product & Technology Officer.

He announced his move on Twitter.

Walking away from Twitter wasn’t an easy decision. Working there has been a life- and career-changing experience. I’ve learned all sorts of lessons, made great friends, and worked on something that millions of people now use every day.

On BankSimple:

Imagine, for a moment, a bank that doesn’t suck.

A bank that doesn’t gouge you with fees.
A bank that doesn’t treat you like crap.
A bank that cares about design, but gets out of your way.
A bank that puts your money to work automatically.
A bank that’s building a platform for the future of personal finance.

Sounds good. Read more at his blog.

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