# Bluesky CEO and COO make case for resetting social media at Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Bluesky’s CEO and COO presented their vision for rebuilding social media from the ground up, arguing that a decentralized, user-controlled alternative can succeed where current platforms have failed. Their pitch highlights growing demand for new governance models in online spaces.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/can-social-media-start-over-blueskys-ceo-and-coo-deliver-their-case-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000