Anthony Casalena

Anthony Casalena (born April 24, 1982 in Baltimore, MD) is an entrepreneur, software developer, and designer living in New York City. He is the founder and CEO of the website publishing platform Squarespace, which now employs more than 500 individuals across New York, Portland, and Dublin, Ireland. He maintains active roles in the engineering, design, and product teams within Squarespace.
Background
Casalena received his B.S. from the University of Maryland in 2005 in Computer Science, which is part of the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. Previously, he attended Hereford High School in rural Maryland.
Founding and efforts at Squarespace
In April 2003, Casalena started writing the initial version of Squarespace from his dorm room in the University of Maryland. Casalena launched Squarespace in January 2004. The initial funding for Squarespace came in the form of $30,000 in seed funding from his father.
Soon after launching, Casalena won the 2004 University of Maryland Business Plan Competition, along with its $15,000 prize which served as additional capital for the company.
In June 2014, Anthony Casalena was named one of Inc.'s 35 Under 35 Coolest Entrepreneurs.
In March 2016, Anthony Casalena was included in Crain's New York's Business Class of 40 Under 40.

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