According to TechFlow, Seraphim Czecker, head of growth at Ethena Labs, posted on social media: “I am the co-founder of OnlyFans. I have never talked about this publicly, and as far as I know, no one else has said it. But it’s true.
I was already working on the implementation of OnlyFans before Leonid Radvinsky (OnlyFans majority shareholder). When he told me that he thought he was the best person in the world to do it, I agreed. His unique skill set - a visionary with a deep understanding of webcamming and a passion for empowering adult creators - made him perfect for this task. He is a true builder.
After launch, development progressed slowly. Sometimes, I would create random model profiles to create the illusion of more interest, hoping to inspire the community. Leonid would ask me if I did it, and I would lie and say I didn't.
Then it exploded — suddenly the world cared. The pressure of that attention was overwhelming, but it was also an incredible experience that fundamentally changed my life for good and bad.
I left in March 2019. Maybe one day I’ll share more details, I just needed to get this off my chest.”