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Steve Huffman, born on November 12, 1983 in The Plains, Virginia, United States, is an engineer, businessperson and computer scientist. As of 2026, Steve Huffman is 42 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Virginia.
My Take
Steve Huffman, better known online as spez, fascinates me less as a coder than as a returner. He co-founded Reddit out of University of Virginia, walked away, then came back to steer one of the most-visited sites on earth through its messiest years. Hipmunk, his airfare venture, folded in 2020, but that failure is part of a fuller, more honest founder's arc. Running a platform built on millions of unruly communities is a uniquely thankless job, equal parts product and politics. Whatever one makes of his decisions, I find his willingness to re-enter the arena, rather than coast on the exit, genuinely admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Huffman
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーブ・ホフマン
- Reading
- すてぃーぶ・ほふまん
- Born
- November 12, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- The Plains, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- engineer / businessperson / computer scientist / web developer
2. Background
- University
- University of Virginia
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Huffman born?
Born November 12, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Steve Huffman from?
Steve Huffman is from The Plains, Virginia, United States.
What does Steve Huffman do?
Steve Huffman works as engineer, businessperson, computer scientist, web developer.
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