The Birth of YouTube: A Look Back

Early Days

YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim.

  • The idea for the site was conceived during a dinner party in San Francisco.
  • The first video ever uploaded to YouTube was a 19-second video titled 'Me at the zoo,' featuring co-founder Jawed Karim.

Rapid Growth

In October 2006, YouTube was acquired by Google for $1.65 billion.

This acquisition helped YouTube expand its user base and improve its infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded YouTube?+

YouTube was founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim.

When was the first YouTube video uploaded?+

The first video was uploaded on April 23, 2005.

When was YouTube acquired by Google?+

YouTube was acquired by Google in October 2006.

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