Memolane

Memolane, Inc. was a technology startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2010 by Eric Lagier and a team of entrepreneurs.

The company specialized in social media aggregation and interactive timelines, allowing users to visualize their social media activity in a chronological format. Memolane's platform pulled content from various social media sites, enabling users to relive and share their personal histories through an engaging interface. The service was free to use and featured daily email notifications that recapped past events, fostering nostalgia among users. Memolane launched publicly in November 2010 and gained attention for its storytelling focus, differentiating itself from competitors by emphasizing emotional connections and simplicity. Despite generating around $1 million in annual revenue, Memolane shut down in February 2013 after being acquired, with all user accounts and content deleted shortly thereafter. The innovative timeline concept has since influenced social media features in other platforms.