While it’s clear their goals for Obvious are grand, only time will tell if their venture will be successful. When you consider that the founders of this company have been behind some of the biggest companies on the internet, it would seem they are poised for big things – but even the most successful companies face doubters and critics – especially at the beginning. It’s funny to think that just a few years ago Twitter was almost unknown, and considered a useless toy by some critics. “It was something we were endlessly ridiculed for as being "useless" but we believed in it,” said Stone. Seems his belief was well placed.

If you’d like to know more about The Obvious Corporation, check out their newly minted website. In addition, here’s a video from earlier today, showing Obvious’ founders discussing their new business venture...