Jimmy Wales
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Jimmy Wales has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Ryan Hawk (Jan 2026). In the episode "Why Wikipedia Works When Trust Is Declining Everywhere Else," Jimmy Wales discusses the founding of Wikipedia and shares insights from his book on trust. He also recommends Robert Merton as an example of approachable contribution, and mentions other encyclopedias like the World Book Encyclopedia and Encyclopedia Britannica as influences on his work.
Jimmy Donal Wales is an American and British internet entrepreneur and former financial trader. He is best known for co-founding Wikipedia, a non-profit free encyclopedia, and Fandom, a for-profit wiki hosting service. He has also worked on Bomis, Nupedia, WikiTribune, and Trust Café.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Ryan Hawk |
| Role | Internet entrepreneur; co-founder of Wikipedia |
| Affiliation | Wikipedia / Wikimedia movement (co-founder); formerly Bomis (co-founder) |
Which podcasts has Jimmy Wales appeared on?
Ryan Hawk brought up Jimmy Wales; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Ryan Hawk.
- Why Wikipedia Works When Trust Is Declining Everywhere Else | Jimmy Wales on Ryan Hawk (Jan 2026) — Ryan Hawk
What is Jimmy Wales mentioned alongside?
Jimmy Wales is most often mentioned alongside New Pedia, World Book Encyclopedia and Encyclopedia Americana.
Founded: New Pedia
Recommends: World Book Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia Americana, Encyclopedia Britannica, Robert Merton