Techlore Talks Reclaim Control with Vivaldi Browser - Jón von Tetzchner Interview
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Jun 3, 2023 Jón von Tetzchner, co-founder and CEO of Vivaldi, shares his journey from creating Opera to pioneering a user-focused web browser. He highlights Vivaldi's commitment to privacy, with zero telemetry and a first-party model. The discussion covers Vivaldi's unique features that empower power users, partnerships in the automotive world, and the challenges of operating under Chromium. Jón also critiques surveillance ads and emphasizes the importance of a community-driven approach to enhance user trust and control in the digital landscape.
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Why Vivaldi Was Founded
- Jon von Tetzchner left Opera after repeated investor disagreements and later founded Vivaldi to continue Opera's old philosophy of user-focused features.
- He described building browsers since 1994 and rebuilding a product for users upset with Opera's direction.
Built For Power Users
- Vivaldi prioritizes deep customization and built-in tools (mail, calendar, notes, tab handling) for power users rather than minimalism.
- That design attracts users who spend hours online and need organization and control over many tabs and workflows.
Vivaldi In Car Infotainment
- Vivaldi became the leading browser in cars after Polestar asked them to provide a browser for Android Automotive.
- That partnership expanded to Renault, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi models within Volkswagen Group.