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Tyler Droll

Tyler Droll

Yik Yak Layoffs Mark New Era for Social Media App

Yik Yak Layoffs Mark New Era for Social Media App

Late last week college social media app Yik Yak announced layoffs of over 60% of its workforce, bringing the company down to just 20 employees. The anonymous messaging location-based app was an instant hit with college students when it launched in 2013. Founders Brooks Buffington and Tyler Droll raised

Yik Yak Founders Find Their Herd in Atlanta, Steer Toward Product Progress

Yik Yak Founders Find Their Herd in Atlanta, Steer Toward Product Progress

"Community" is a word that bounces with a beat when speaking with Brooks Buffington and Tyler Droll, the founders of the social media app, Yik Yak. It drives their focus, inspires product development, and centers them amidst occasional controversy. It's not a word you necessarily hear