We built Discord because we wanted a better way to talk to our friends while playing games. That was literally it.

origin-storyproductJason Citron, interview

Community is the killer app. Not features. Not technology. Just people who want to be around other people.

communityproductJason Citron, keynote

We don't run ads and we don't sell your data. We make money by selling cosmetic upgrades. That's it.

business-modelprivacyJason Citron, interview

The best products are built by people who are solving their own problems. We were our own first users.

productstartupsJason Citron, podcast

Imagine a place where you can belong to a school club, a gaming group, a worldwide art community, or just a handful of friends.

communitybelongingDiscord rebrand campaign, 2020

We said no to twelve billion dollars because we believe Discord can be something much bigger.

ambitionvisionJason Citron, paraphrased from board discussions