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Andrew Merriam is the COO of Porkbun.com and previously led new gTLD strategy at its parent company, Top Level Design. He played a key role in applying for 10 new gTLDs during ICANN's 2012 round, successfully launching and exiting extensions like .design, .wiki, and .gay. He helped create Porkbun to support new TLDs and contributed to the success of socially impactful domains like .gay. With over a decade of experience, Andrew offers a strategic perspective on the evolving domain name industry.
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