Tumblr Inc.


Why It's Trending: The New York City-based company has cracked the top 50 of all websites in terms of traffic.

The Way I Work: David Karp of Tumblr

As a kid, David Karp, the founder of Tumblr, taught himself to code and dropped out of high school. Now 24 years old, Karp runs his company his way—and refuses to keep a schedule.

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David Karp’s Favorite Tech Tools

David Karp, founder and CEO of Tumblr, an easy to use blogging platform, shares his favorite tech tools.

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How to Make Money on Tumblr

Tumblelogging is a cheap and easy way for businesses to engage customers and achieve brand recognition — the key to keeping and growing a customer base.

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