Did Microsoft deliberately kill Skype? Or did Shype die because the World changed?
Here is what happened:
- In 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for $8.5 Billion!
- In 2015-17: Mobile-first apps like Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram gained popularity
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Anonymous 2
Hey I am on Medial • 2m
Skype lost because it didn’t adapt. The market moved towards lightweight, mobile-friendly, and integrated tools. Zoom, WhatsApp, and Teams filled the gaps Skype left open
How Skype Went from a Verb to Virtual Obscurity📉
Once a pioneer in internet calling, Skype made “Skyping” a global verb. Launched in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion.
It revolutionized online communication. But post-acquisit
Did Microsoft deliberately kill Skype? Or did Shype die because the World changed?
Here is what happened:
- In 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for $8.5 Billion!
- In 2015-17: Mobile-first apps like Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram gained popularity
The untold story of ZOOM!
Zoom is a pretty well-known app since 2020. But Covid was not the only reason for their success. There was more!
So, Zoom was started by Eric Yuan, who was born in China. He wished to move to Silicon Valley, inspired by Bi
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Mehul Fanawala
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The Clueless Company • 7m
I’ve seen it too many times: a company believes its service is top-notch.
Then comes the audit, and the truth is revealed.
Gaps in service quality often come from blind spots we don’t recognize.
1. Teams get comfortable and stop seeking feedback.
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Vivek Joshi
Director & CEO @ Exc... • 7d
Discover why chaotic markets present golden opportunities for early-stage startups in our latest video, "Why Chaotic Markets Are a Startup's Best Friend!" 🚀 While larger corporations struggle to adapt, nimble startups can seize the moment, innovate
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Mohammad Asaad Sayed
My mind to me a king... • 3m
How Amazon Didn’t Just Survive—It Took Over
Amazon didn’t “survive” two decades. It rewrote the game and crushed the competition. Here’s how:
1. Customer Obsession, Not Profits
Forget margins. Amazon played the long game—low prices, fast delivery,
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Sai Charan
Hard work beats tale... • 2m
How Stripe Built a Writing-First Culture
📝 The secret to Stripe's success wasn't just code—it was words on a page:
• Every discussion begins with documentation, not meetings
Before they discuss, the person had to circulate a structured doc expl
Is fueling just a Transaction ? 🤔
Every morning, as I step out of my home, I have this little ritual like : the first stop is always the fuel station like pulling up, refilling my vehicle, and rushing off to start my day.
And major time I've be
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Uttkarsh Singh
Learning • 1y
You might not know him, but I am sure you have used his product
You may not recognise him, but I am confident that his product has linked millions.
This man is from China and he transformed the way we communicate.
This is the Story of Eric S. Yua
📈 1️⃣ Liquidity Concepts:
🔵 Buy-Side Liquidity (BSL): The market took out buy stops before reversing sharply.
🔴 Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL): Marked as the target where price is expected to reach.
📍 Market Structure Shift (MSS):
• A key bearish re