Early Days of YouTube
YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. The idea for the platform was born out of a difficulty in finding and sharing videos online.
- The first video ever uploaded to YouTube was a 19-second video titled 'Me at the zoo', featuring co-founder Jawed Karim.
- In October 2006, YouTube was acquired by Google for $1.65 billion in stock.
Key Milestones
Since its inception, YouTube has grown to become one of the largest and most influential social media platforms in the world.
- In 2007, YouTube introduced its partner program, allowing content creators to monetize their videos.
- In 2010, YouTube launched its mobile app, making it easier for users to upload and view videos on-the-go.