
Mike McCue
CEO of Flipboard, with a background in the early days of the web and at IBM.
Top 3 podcasts with Mike McCue
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Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 18min
ActivityPub is the next big thing in social
Dan Seifert, a Staff writer at The Verge known for his consumer electronics insights, teams up with Mike McCue, CEO of Flipboard and web veteran, to explore the transformative potential of ActivityPub in social media. They discuss how this decentralized standard could enhance user interaction beyond platforms like Twitter and Facebook. The hosts also reflect on the chaotic weather app landscape, including the impact of Apple’s outages and the legacy of Dark Sky, diving deep into customization and user preferences in both tech sectors.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 8min
“I've Never Been More Optimistic” (Flipboard’s Mike McCue On the Open Social Web)
Mike McCue, serial tech exec who led Flipboard and helped shape the open web, discusses the shift from walled gardens to open social protocols. He talks about why follower counts no longer matter. He warns about rage-bait economics and the soullessness of AI content. He outlines creator-centered tools like Surf and why niche communities and human curation could win the future.
May 6, 2025 • 53min
The Rise Of The Open Social Web
Mike McCue, founder of Flipboard and a former Twitter board member, discusses the shift towards decentralization in the digital world. He shares insights on his new app, Surf, designed to empower users on the open social web. The conversation dives into the importance of platforms like Blue Sky and Mastodon, the potential of decentralized protocols, and how they can reshape user experiences. McCue also touches on the role of AI in social media, advocating for user control over algorithms to foster authentic interactions.


