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How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off

The Verge AI·May 30, 2026

Craig Campbell, a former Meta engineer, chose to build a website (Past Maps) focused on "the old school web" rather than an AI company, despite investor interest during the AI boom. He sold his previous e-commerce tool and opted for a different venture, demonstrating a contrarian approach to current tech trends.

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