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.

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