15 Hidden and Surprising Facts About Inspiring Tech Success Stories
15 Hidden and Surprising Facts About Inspiring Tech Success Stories
Amazon Started in a Garage
Amazon Started in a Garage
Jeff Bezos started Amazon as an online bookstore in 1994. The company’s first HQ was in his garage, and desks were made from old doors to save money.
Jeff Bezos started Amazon as an online bookstore in 1994. The company’s first HQ was in his garage, and desks were made from old doors to save money.
Instagram Was Built in Just 8 Weeks
Instagram Was Built in Just 8 Weeks
The photo-sharing app, now worth billions, was developed by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in just eight weeks, initially named "Burbn.
The photo-sharing app, now worth billions, was developed by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in just eight weeks, initially named "Burbn.
Google's First Data Storage Was Made of LEGO Bricks
Google's First Data Storage Was Made of LEGO Bricks
The search engine's early prototype used a storage system built from LEGO bricks to house 40GB of data.
The search engine's early prototype used a storage system built from LEGO bricks to house 40GB of data.
Netflix Began as a DVD Rental Service
Netflix Began as a DVD Rental Service
Before dominating streaming, Netflix mailed DVDs to customers. Its initial idea was inspired when Reed Hastings was fined for a late rental return.
Before dominating streaming, Netflix mailed DVDs to customers. Its initial idea was inspired when Reed Hastings was fined for a late rental return.
Apple Almost Went Bankrupt
Apple Almost Went Bankrupt
In 1997, Apple was on the verge of bankruptcy before Microsoft invested $150 million, helping to stabilize the company.
In 1997, Apple was on the verge of bankruptcy before Microsoft invested $150 million, helping to stabilize the company.
Spotify Saved the Music Industry
Spotify Saved the Music Industry
– Before Spotify, piracy dominated. Its freemium model revolutionized music consumption and decreased illegal downloads by 52% globally.
– Before Spotify, piracy dominated. Its freemium model revolutionized music consumption and decreased illegal downloads by 52% globally.
Facebook’s Original Purpose
Facebook’s Original Purpose
Mark Zuckerberg initially created Facebook as a student directory for Harvard, called "TheFacebook."
Mark Zuckerberg initially created Facebook as a student directory for Harvard, called "TheFacebook."
Tesla Had No Cars for Years
Tesla Had No Cars for Years
Tesla initially focused on creating battery packs and powertrains before launching the Tesla Roadster in 2008.
Tesla initially focused on creating battery packs and powertrains before launching the Tesla Roadster in 2008.
Slack Was a Failed Video Game
Slack Was a Failed Video Game
Slack's founders developed it as an internal communication tool while creating a game called "Glitch," which failed.
Slack's founders developed it as an internal communication tool while creating a game called "Glitch," which failed.
Twitter's 140 Characters Wasn't Arbitrary
Twitter's 140 Characters Wasn't Arbitrary
The 140-character limit matched the SMS messaging character limit when it was launched in 2006.
The 140-character limit matched the SMS messaging character limit when it was launched in 2006.
Alibaba Was Turned Down by Venture Capitalists
Alibaba Was Turned Down by Venture Capitalists
Jack Ma faced over 30 rejections from investors before Alibaba became the e-commerce giant it is today.
Jack Ma faced over 30 rejections from investors before Alibaba became the e-commerce giant it is today.
YouTube Was Supposed to Be a Dating Site
YouTube Was Supposed to Be a Dating Site
The platform's initial concept was for users to upload videos introducing themselves for dating purposes
The platform's initial concept was for users to upload videos introducing themselves for dating purposes
Microsoft’s First Product Wasn't Windows
Microsoft’s First Product Wasn't Windows
Bill Gates and Paul Allen’s first software was a BASIC interpreter for the Altair 8800 microcomputer.
Bill Gates and Paul Allen’s first software was a BASIC interpreter for the Altair 8800 microcomputer.
Airbnb’s Original Concept Failed
Airbnb’s Original Concept Failed
Airbnb started by renting air mattresses in their apartment to attendees of a design conference when hotels were fully booked
Airbnb started by renting air mattresses in their apartment to attendees of a design conference when hotels were fully booked
Pinterest Grew Through Word of Mouth
Pinterest Grew Through Word of Mouth
1. Before it became mainstream, Pinterest grew quietly by focusing on niche communities like foodies and DIY enthusiasts.
1. Before it became mainstream, Pinterest grew quietly by focusing on niche communities like foodies and DIY enthusiasts.
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