# Scott Johnston

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-25**: Fly.io announces CEO transition, new funding, and Sprites pivot — In a transparent blog post, Kurt Mackey steps down as CEO, Scott Johnston takes over, new funding is confirmed, and the company officially pivots to Sprites for AI agents.
- **2026-05**: Theo Browne releases video rating hosting providers — Developer influencer Theo Browne expresses doubt about Fly.io's longevity, saying he's 'least confident' it will survive the year, despite acknowledging its strengths.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Fly.io's 3 Moves: CEO Exit, Sprites Launch, and New Funding to Power Agent Cloud
2026-07-26 00:14:52 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Cloud platform Fly.io announced a CEO change, fresh funding, and a pivot to Sprites—infrastructure for AI agents. The moves come amid strong financials and a developer influencer's criticism, reshaping the SaaS platform's trajectory.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/flyio-3-moves-ceo-exit-sprites-cloud-saas

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