Facebook employs video sharing startup Switchcam's founders

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ANI Washington
Last Updated : May 18 2014 | 1:40 PM IST

Facebook has employed Chris Hartley and Bret Welch, founders of startup company, Switchcam that focused on video sharing.

Switchcam's site now says 'Switchcam has been shut down' with both its founders now employed by Facebook as product managers.

According to Techcrunch, Facebook has declined to comment on the matter which is atypical for the organization for when it makes acquihires.

Since there is unavailability of the dates for Switchcam's closure it is indeed possible that the entrepreneurs may have shuttered the organization before applying for Facebook, reports revealed.

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First Published: May 18 2014 | 1:21 PM IST

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