About me
Hi! I’m Ben Werdmuller.
I’ve been creating online communities, websites and applications for eighteen years. I created one of the first web magazines and helped pioneer the use of social software in universities. I was also the first ever Geek in Residence at the Edinburgh Festivals Innovation Lab. I believe strongly in the right for users to own their own data, and that online communities should be self-sufficient.
I co-founded Elgg, a major open source social networking platform, as well as Curverider, the company created to provide commercial Elgg services. Until I left to pursue new projects in April 2009, I was both a director of Curverider and its Chief Technology Officer, as well as Elgg’s technical lead and joint lead overall.
Right now, I’m Chief Technology Officer for latakoo, and writing Profiled, an online novel about identity and privacy.
More generally, I’m a creative tinkerer: I like to write and build new things and share them with people. I love food, social justice, meeting new people, and adventure. Get in touch: I’d love to say hi.
Elsewhere
You can connect with me professionally on LinkedIn.
Meanwhile, I’m also active on Twitter and Google+, amongst other sites.