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Pinterest, Inc. functions globally as a platform dedicated to visual discovery. Its core purpose is to empower individuals to unearth inspiration for various aspects of their lives, encompassing everything from culinary creations and personal style to home decor and do-it-yourself ventures. The platform facilitates this through diverse content formats, including video, product, and concept-based "Pins." Leveraging sophisticated visual machine learning, Pinterest provides personalized recommendations tailored to each user's unique preferences and interests. Established in 2008, the company was initially known as Cold Brew Labs Inc. before officially changing its name to Pinterest, Inc. in April 2012. Its corporate headquarters are located in San Francisco, California.
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Pinterest at a glance
Pinterest is a social media company headquartered in San Francisco, United States. It is publicly listed (PINS) with a market capitalisation of $12.1B. Xcout tracks 24 named people at Pinterest, including William J Ready (Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 465 job postings from Pinterest in the last 90 days, naming tools such as Palo Alto Networks, Cursor, OpenAI Codex.
Pinterest leadership
- William J ReadyChief Executive Officer & Director
- Julia Brau DonnellyChief Financial Officer
- Matt MadrigalChief Product & Technology Officer
- Malik DucardChief Content Officer
- Wanjiku Juanita WalcottChief Legal & Business Affairs Officer and Company Secretary
- Claudine CheeverChief Marketing Officer
18 more named people on record for Pinterest, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Pinterest funding rounds before its IPO
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $150M | — | |
| — | $225M | 1 named | |
| Seed | $10M | — |
Financing after the IPO — public offerings and SEC Form D private placements — is not listed as a funding round.
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Hiring at Pinterest
Xcout recorded 465 job postings from Pinterest in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since May 2026.
Tools named in Pinterest's job postings
The weekly hiring trend, the roles and locations behind it and all 14 tools — see Pinterest's hiring signals →
Hiring vs the trend
Based on 326 job postings in the last 8 weeks (10 Aug – 4 Oct 2026), compared with 90 scale-up communication services companies.
This describes a hiring pattern — how often Pinterest’s job postings ask for AI skills, and how that changed against the previous 8 weeks, ranked among its peers. It says nothing about the company’s products or performance.
Signed-in members see the AI-skill share and its change with peer percentiles, role mix, posting momentum and advertised US pay against the market.
Investors
Tech stack
Pinterest competitors
A few of Pinterest's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
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Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.
Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. functions as an umbrella organization that operates a social networking platform specifically designed to connect residents with local businesses. The enterprise was established by Nirav Tolia in 2008 and maintains its principal offices in San Francisco, California.
Castro Labs develops contemporary social products designed to help individuals feel recognized, appreciated, and connected. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Weibo Corporation operates a prominent social media platform in the People's Republic of China, offering users a dynamic online environment for generating, sharing, and discovering content. Its operations are bifurcated into two main segments: Advertising and Marketing Services, and Value-Added Services. The platform facilitates user engagement through various functionalities, empowering individuals to explore trending topics, articulate their thoughts and creations, and cultivate social connections. For its business clients, Weibo provides diverse advertising and promotional tools. These encompass traditional social display advertisements, alongside sponsored marketing initiatives such as Fans Headline and Weibo Express promoted feeds, as well as boosted trends and search placements that appear based on user discovery and search behaviors. Beyond advertising, the company offers a rich suite of features, including access to trending information, search capabilities, video and live streaming, and robust editing tools. It also focuses on content personalization, managing copyrighted materials, and fostering interactive user experiences. Further enhancing its ecosystem, Weibo supplies recommendations for search and trending lists, and displays advertisements upon app launch. It extends crucial backend management, traffic support, and product solutions to multi-channel networks (MCNs), content unions, and e-commerce partners. An open application programming interface (API) enables third-party developers to integrate their applications, allowing users to conveniently log in with their Weibo accounts and share external content on the platform. Additionally, Weibo Wallet serves as a mechanism for platform partners to orchestrate promotional activities, such as distributing virtual red envelopes and coupons. Initially incorporated as T.CN Corporation, the company rebranded to Weibo Corporation in 2012. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Weibo Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Sina Corporation.
Reddit, Inc. oversees an internet-based service dedicated to fostering diverse online communities. This platform categorizes groups by shared passions, enabling its users to participate in dialogues through recounting experiences, sharing external web addresses, uploading visual and video content, and engaging in direct replies. Founded in 2005, the corporation maintains its central operations in San Francisco, California. Reddit, Inc. also functions as a controlled subsidiary of Advance Publications, Inc.
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More on Pinterest in Xcout Intel
- 24 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 3 funding rounds before the IPO with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
- 4 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access