Pixar was founded in 1986 by Alvy Ray Smith, Edwin Catmull and Steve Jobs.

Who are Pixar's co-founders?

Pixar was co-founded by Alvy Ray Smith, Edwin Catmull and Steve Jobs.

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Q: What happened to Pixar's founders?

2 people who founded or worked at Pixar went on to start 5 other companies, including Evan Wallace (Figma) and Steve Jobs (Apple, Apple Inc. and 2 more).

Pixar was founded in 1986 in Emeryville, USA by Alvy Ray Smith, Edwin Catmull and Steve Jobs. It is a Media & Entertainment company that was later acquired.

Computer animation studio behind Toy Story, spun out of Lucasfilm's computer division.

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Acquired by The Walt Disney Company.

Pixar founders & co-founders

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What happened to Pixar’s founders and alumni

5 companies

People who worked at or founded Pixar and went on to start their own companies.

Evan Wallace

1 founded

Figma 2012

Steve Jobs

4 founded

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