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Stealth • 11d

Ever wondered why Instagram was sold to Zuckerberg? 🤔 Back in 2012, Instagram was a growing star in the social media world but still a small team with no significant revenue. Facebook saw its potential as a photo-sharing powerhouse and quickly acquired it for $1 billion! 💸 ✨Here’s the twist: Instagram’s founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, weren’t looking to sell initially. But Zuckerberg's vision of integrating Instagram’s unique features with Facebook’s massive reach was irresistible. He promised to let Instagram maintain its identity, which sealed the deal. For Facebook, it was a strategic move to dominate the social media landscape and attract the younger generation who loved Instagram's simplicity and aesthetics. For Instagram, it was a chance to scale, innovate, and avoid competing directly with Facebook. The rest is history– Instagram grew into a billion-user platform under Facebook’s wing! 🏆 What do you think of this billion-dollar bet? Share your thoughts below!

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