Jamie Dubs

Jamie "Dubs" Wilkinson has built a multifaceted career at the intersection of technology, art, and internet culture.

With a background in computer programming, he has founded multiple successful ventures while maintaining a commitment to open-source technologies and creative expression.His career began with projects focused on internet culture and digital art.

In 2008, he helped create Know Your Meme, a community-edited database of internet culture that he described as "like Wikipedia, but cooler." The platform, which also included a web show explaining the stories behind notable memes, was later acquired by the Cheezburger Network in 2011 and remains a popular resource for understanding internet phenomena.From 2007 to 2016, Jamie was a member of FAT Lab (Free Art & Technology), an open-source art collective focused on "releasing early, often and w/ rap music." With this group, he contributed to numerous projects that blended technology with artistic and activist aims, including Graffiti Markup Language, Google Alarm, and Occupy Internet.In 2010, Jamie's work on Star Wars Uncut—a crowdsourced remake of the original Star Wars film created by breaking it into 15-second segments for internet users to recreate—earned him a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Media.

This project exemplified his interest in collaborative, community-driven creative initiatives.Jamie's entrepreneurial journey took a significant step forward when he co-founded VHX in 2010, serving as CEO until its acquisition by Vimeo in 2016.

VHX was a platform for creators to sell movies and TV shows directly to fans, working with both independent artists and established names like Dave Grohl and Kevin Hart.

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