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Seth Webster is a technology executive, software architect, and community leader best known for his work advancing the modern React ecosystem and helping shape the future of cross-platform application development. He currently serves as Executive Director of the React Foundation and Chief Developer Evangelist at Expo, where he focuses on the intersection of AI, developer tooling, and the future of native software experiences.
Over the course of more than two decades in engineering leadership, Seth has built a reputation as a deeply technical leader with a people-first philosophy. He previously led React at Meta, helping steward one of the most widely used UI technologies in the world. His work has centered on enabling developers to move faster, build better products, and bring ambitious ideas to life at global scale.
Seth is known for his ability to bridge technology, product vision, and storytelling. He has led initiatives spanning open source governance, platform strategy, developer experience, AI-native tooling, and large-scale organizational leadership. Through his work with the React Foundation, he has championed the idea of React as critical digital infrastructure — something larger than any one company, deserving of long-term stewardship and community investment.
Beyond engineering, Seth is also an accomplished photographer, writer, and creative technologist. His interests span adventure and wildlife photography, design systems, human-centered leadership, language immersion, aviation, and the future of AI-assisted creativity. Whether speaking on stage, mentoring engineers, building products, or crafting narratives around emerging technology, he brings a mix of pragmatism, empathy, and relentless curiosity.
At the core of Seth’s work is a simple belief: technology is ultimately about people — and the best tools don’t just increase productivity, they expand human potential.
