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So this is just a /sweetheart/friend/i own both/ kind of deal? It's great to have the ability to bail out of a failed unicorn and still make money I guess. Should I short twitter?

Serious question: does he also own the Bourbon company in the same name?

No.

founded Blogger, Twitter, odeo (vine before vine) and Medium.

He also stepped down from the board 6 days ago, which will take effect today:

> On February 22, 2019, Twitter, Inc. (“Twitter”) announced that Evan Williams has decided to step down as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”), effective at the end of the month. Mr. Williams said in a statement, “It’s been an incredible 13 years, and I’m proud of what Twitter has accomplished during my time with the company. I will continue rooting for the team as I focus my time on other projects.”

(from the SEC filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1418091/000119312519...)