In October 2006 , Biz Stone , Evan Williams , Dorsey , and other members of Odeo started a new company called Obvious Corporation . Obvious Corporation bought Odeo and all of its propertyâ `` including Odeo.com and Twitter.com â `` from the investors and shareholders . In October 2006 , Biz Stone , Evan Williams , Dorsey , and other members of Odeo formed Obvious Corporation and acquired Odeo and all of its assets-including Odeo.com and Twitter.com-from the investors and shareholders .