How Zoom REALLY Took Over The World

[@MagnatesMedia]

💸 Make money creating videos about whatever topics you're interested in: magnatesmedia.com (My FULL KZbin System) 2 new videos in 1 week wtf… I’d always wondered why everyone suddenly seemed to start using Zoom, even though there were already loads of other video calling platforms… It turns out, the story behind this is pretty fascinating. And it all starts with a kid setting on fire his neighbour’s chicken shed 😅 For those of you who like inspiring underdog success stories, this video is for you. For those who prefer dark business stories with lots of controversy, stay tuned for some pretty crazy ones coming very soon (including possibly the darkest so far on this channel). Please make sure you’re subscribed if you don’t want to miss them - I really appreciate it! ~~ FREEBIES FOR YOU ~~ ⚔ Play World of Warships for free: wo.ws/46bYosn - use code MAGNATES to receive your FREE doubloons, credits & premium time. 🎁 Get a 60-day free trial of Shipstation at www.shipstation.com/magnates 🎵 MagnatesMedia music (FREE Trial): magnates.media/music P.S. If you read this all the way to the end, can you let me know how the audio sounds in this video? Did something slightly different with the voiceover, so please lmk if it’s better or worse than other recent videos on the channel. Thanks!

[@awesomedude906]

It sounds normal to me

[@stape227]

Not that fast!! 😮

[@JerryRBLX]

🧌🧌🧌

[@Lord-SHDW]

yea thats crazy

[@jacobramirez4894]

I’m going out for dinner 🍽️ just be home 🏠 I’m here and I’ll try it out in my car 🚙 get a couple more things done ✅ then you send me a picture of my car 🚙 I’ll pay 💰 if I’ll get you the internet

[@PrimeCreations1]

Skype was dead long before Zoom..

[@Brocen]

Wtf are you doing here

[@jacobramirez4894]

Amen 🙏

[@PuffPuff903]

Why is Prime your passion

[@DJZAM]

nah bro Skype was peak

[@BasedSallad]

Yeah I was gonna say, discord killed skype

[@springbonnie321]

I have a lot of respect for Eric. He's done something I wish more CEOs would do, he actually cares about employees and what customers are wanting improved. He's not in it for money alone. It's rare nowadays.

[@Ystoxx_dad]

Hey, I think there might be an interesting point to add to the Zoom story. The founders' original goal was to ensure smooth audio and video even in challenging network conditions. Unlike many other apps, Zoom would switch to an audio call with lower-quality video if the network was weak, which kept users connected. This was a significant advantage compared to other apps where both audio and video would disconnect during network issues. It's a unique aspect of Zoom's design worth exploring for your content. Best, [DEEPTANSH]

[@chadsworthgigafuck7076]

Bro wrote a comment like an email 😂😂

[@sethf.]

Yo rlly interesting

[@sethf.]

That’s sick

[@sirdenchik]

This was a lifesaver when i had 4mbit/s internet and online school

[@YourHeartsNotAToy]

Can we start with the actual fact that his actual name is not Eric

[@Seed]

As someone who has used Zoom before, honestly I feel it is better. I've always hated teams/skype and just felt it fitted in well, without any unneccessary rubbish. I like it a lot.

[@Nash.i]

Wow 1video and 1.4 million subscribers.

[@Potato7]

@@Nash.iits a bought account

[@black.sasuke.uchiha]

Shuddup bot🤖

[@Seed]

@@black.sasuke.uchihahow am i a bot LOL

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

​@@Seedppl have a irrational hate for checkmarked accounts or account that they think is bought Calling it bot is pointing to low intelligence

[@amrayabaptiste2933]

Such a beautiful and inspiring story. First time I used Zoom on my phone, I didn't like it. It felt weird because I was so used to Skype and Skype seemed more professional to Zoom. Even Zoom's name didn't sound professional. Well, not anymore, I use Zoom all the time and it was a saver during the pandemic. Kudos to Eric Yuan for sticking to his dream and making it a reality.

[@crebspark]

god that investor who gave him the name is a fucking legend

[@thinkinginsideout4053]

Indeed

[@randommf3549]

Fr

[@GonzoTehGreat]

Well, he would be, if anyone knew who he was! 😁

[@Rleatfitness]

The simplicity of zoom and the fact it works on slower connections is what gives it the edge over competitors for me

[@juanchoresultay2704]

Simplicity is often the best no need overcomplications

[@PeterGreatness]

The editors on this channel deserve an Oscar ❤

[@neanda]

💯 true, i'm shocked at their high level of creativity

[@jefreylopez7708]

for real, such great work!!

[@baconheadhair6938]

are they good at acting?

[@KenB3]

Pretty sure it's AI generated to match what he says

[@adebanwoghokzz16]

No, it isn't. That some real After effects editing right there@@KenB3

[@natelavallee4034]

I always thought it was interesting how Skype blew the bag like this

[@gfuentes8449]

ppl forget how awful skype was. It was virus-like in its system takeover

[@DannyBPlays]

I know everyone says this so I have to also, this video could be on mute and I'd still love it by the presentation. The graphics are always phenomenal

[@Kensingtonhawk]

This channel is so damn good. I have learned a lot about different people, companies etc. Thanks a lot magnates media.

[@hymiecostello6738]

This is one of the best well-informed shows on KZbin I love this channel keep up

[@DoublUpper]

People saying discord killed skype, here is why you are wrong: While it’s true that alot of gamers who used skype, switched to discord. What most gamers probably don’t know, is that most of Skype’s activity was from businesses. When you used to call a service desk, you would be calling a skype number. (Often used by people with jobs) This is a way bigger market considering how many people call to servicedesk every day across the world. When the pandemic hit, zoom took over the business part of skype, which essentially killed it.

[@DrakyrusGunther]

You are not entirely correct. Microsoft killed skype themselves with Microsoft Teams, which does see a lot of corporate usage

[@DoublUpper]

@@DrakyrusGunther correct, teams is widely used in business (now, not soo much to this extent before the pandemic) but that did not kill skype. Skype has always had better integrations (even too this day) regarding the servicedesk case i made above. Teams external phone number, is still really buggy and bad. Most normal jobs switched from skype to zoom, and then over to teams, with their integrations and ecosystem with O365

[@albintony5272]

Zoom's meteoric rise isn't just about video conferencing; it's a testament to adaptability in the face of change. This video dives deep into the factors that truly catapulted Zoom into the global spotlight. A must-watch for anyone curious about the digital revolution's unsung heroes

[@shawnfishwick8696]

Don't even have to watch the whole video to comment how on point and awesome the creation process is here. Throwing the kid in Super 8 running from the fire and fusing it into Eric's story is pure fire. 🔥🔥

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

​​@@Sinivaal facts man, nuetral is the way, idgaf, these bots cant even get me annoyed, it was just unexpected lol

[@ntseinfo3082]

@@Sinivaal exactly lol , it will result in counter biases

[@woak1679]

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[@DavidDuan0110]

bless you

[@arnoldrimmer9161]

Your videos are priceless thanks. Better than most on mainstream TV.

[@miomip]

I've never used zoom mostly because of other services like Teams and Discord. I use Teams for school/work, Discord for friends. And I never use the video chat either, I only use voice chat.

[@awesomedude906]

Can’t believe you got a world of warships sponsor! John is moving up in the world

[@mhvdm]

Do you interview the CEOs of companies to produce these videos? They are such high quality and detailed! Amazing work!

[@HeiPakLam]

This is the only channel with narrator not putting me to sleep and distraction LOL. Hats down to Eric Yuan, what an inspiration!!!

[@andrzejostrowski5579]

Really interesting story. So happy to see people working hard and succeeding. With that said, my experience with zoom is the complete opposite to what’s presented in this video. I need a password to get into a meeting, the UI is terrible, the quality of both audio and video is just bad. At my previous company I used MS Teams as well as other services, and all of them were way better. I hope that zoom can address all these issues, because currently it is far from being good.

[@mamandapanda185]

I love how you narrate; I'm a voice actor. Now, if we could only get global influencers like Gates to do as they want us to and meet online rather than burn petroleum flying their jets and driving fancy cars to airconditioned/heated auditoriums where top shelf steaks are served at summits and such--because apparently they didn't get their own memo about this EMERGENCY.

[@Futbol_clique]

Hey unrelated question but i've struggled with recording audio for videos, as a voice actor do you have any tips

[@arroeducarlion4990]

so much an emergency those telling you it is do everything they tell you not to..... yeah thats totally logical when admitting you know they do it

[@antinwoilluminati7583]

Climate crisis is a hoax

[@ElyWaves.]

@@Futbol_cliquejust get a good mic & pre amp and try and set the gain on the preamp correctly. That’s really all there is to it! Most bad audio issues simply come down to you’re using the wrong gain settings. Too much and you clip. Too little and it’s quiet & hissy when you turn it up. Try and be around -12 to -6 db range and you’re good

[@Thexus]

Not sure why you left out Discord when comparing online audio and video communication softwares. Also, using Skype in 2020 was pretty much unheard of, everyone started using Discord around 2016-2017. You even showed a complaint at 24:32 comparing it to Discord.

[@mtoingehs]

Maybe its because Discord has age restrictions?

[@doodlegame8704]

⁠@@mtoingehsmaybe, but those are so easy to fudge. Also while Discord is more convenient for people who already use the platform, Zoom is easier to use for first time users.

[@MrRbby]

Maybe, just maybe, zoom was really the friends we made along the way

[@florian6948]

Microsoft bought Skype and just used that whole company to build Microsoft Teams. Skype was dead even before Zoom got big.

[@florian6948]

@Certified_Technician I free your mom from your presence.

[@florian6948]

@Certified_Technician your mom frees my mind from bad thoughts.

[@Lord-SHDW]

This channel has some of the best videos ever on KZbin!

[@yukakoi1735]

i remember using zoom for years when the pandemic started, kept me in touch with my bf. it's so interesting to see how they grew this company and what fundamentals they had in mind. literally changed my world for the better, and those of many others i'm sure. hearing a more personal side of the story, i hope they continue to grow.

[@iloveparadise]

Are you guys now married?

[@yukakoi1735]

@@iloveparadise unfortunately not :(

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[@ThePodiums]

Thanks John for these videos... really do rely on them for true inspiration. One-day , hopefully u'll tell a story about mine.

[@thineoneandonly]

Before going I Already know this is going to be a phenomenal video.

[@ishandayani9783]

hats off to the editor

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[@wolfer9255]

Legendary editting!

[@lisawarwick6478]

Two vids in one week your on fire man.

[@expensivepink7]

i always wondered this too because i knew ab skype forever but only learned ab zoom a little before the pandemic

[@militarychica07]

I remember using Skype to talk to family, when I deployed to Afghanistan. Maybe it was the clearly slower internet I had, but I wasn’t a big fan of how low quality the calls were. 12 years later, I attended a class through zoom, and saw how much better it was. Again it might have been the slower internet or just better technology.

[@Turgineer]

Despite tough and huge competitors, it is a company that has been successful thanks to knowing what customers want. I respected.

[@spfadden082711]

When I was a kid I would watch back to the future. In the second one they would talk through their TV and I thought that was amazing. My parents lived in separate sides of the country and I wished so bad that I could have something like that.

[@emitrius]

My favourite part is when MagnatesMedia forgot to mention that the zoom stock is at an all time low, from $511 per share to under $60. Other than that, the rest of the video was fantastic, transitions were clean, the graphics made perfect sense 98% of the time, and the story was engaging.

[@Poopyhead-doodoobutt]

Let me guess, the ATH was during the height of the pandemic?

[@SuRealllll]

Dang, I completely forgot about Skype until this video.

[@curiousstation]

How about Hummer?

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[@Burnieterr]

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[@ZyckWealth]

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[@Insect...]

Bro watch the video 1st

[@jacobramirez4894]

Ok I’ll let you know if I’ll

[@jacobramirez4894]

BRB

[@jacobramirez4894]

Number 15

[@tsaki_titan]

Surely i wasnt the only one who downloaded skype just to hear that banger play when calling somone.

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[@Insect...]

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[@18000rpm]

Zoom stock is down nearly 90% from its pandemic peak though. And STILL has a P/E ratio of over 600!!!

[@Serpinoroth]

So that means that the stock price of Zoom is STILL overvalued AND the earnings EPS is very low? Does it mean it's better to sell them? I have few hundreds of their shares from my past employment

[@princenale7614]

This video was a delight to watch. I appreciate your hard work and dedication to creating quality content. I have been following your channel for a long time and I always look forward to your new uploads. Your videos are informative, entertaining and inspiring. Greetings from South Africa, where you have a loyal fan base.

[@chriscampbell1309]

Great video. Had no idea of this story

[@Poxen]

This was perfect. Absolutely perfect.

[@averyhenrichsen1811]

Always amazing content. Thank You

[@jwillisbarrie]

Thanks for adding actual captions for the Deaf

[@akemaq]

Discord lowkey killed Skype

[@Taseermalkera2.0]

I am wondering how did he get hands on Eric’s whole story.

[@Price1985]

Probably used AI

[@cheeseman498]

research

[@doodlegame8704]

@@Price1985what? Stop making stuff up based on nothing

[@mrtheodaprophet]

Some of them could come from interviews or speeches he personally made. Take note.

[@MRMEWO_]

Its wild of how humble starts grow big.

[@cr8xtremeCaRnAgE]

10:04 this is how I feel about my previous organisation. 10:53 this is what I also did (not video calling but data driven features)

[@matthewlane2181]

I love seeing this guy upload

[@synistree]

Great positive video .. i didn't know this story either

[@vinnieandlauraaugustine8403]

Your videos are better than watching Netflix.

[@gmoorisson]

Anyone who uses modern and stable technology stopped using Skype long long before Zoom was a thing. Skype has been absolute dogshit for years now.

[@ChikaJihyo]

To think it all started because he wanted to see his gf… beautiful ❤

[@gianniwu6564]

I never understood why zoom needed a conference number of 1000. Like who ever needs that many people in a meeting. Until my graduation and the school made a zoom meeting with all graduates and family. I remember we reached 409 and was more focused on watching the number go up than my dean’s speech😂

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[@njsmithpro]

Man, you are the reason my editing is better. I am so into your edits

[@akirhamza]

A couple of weeks ago, digital rights advocacy organization Access Now sent an open letter to Zoom asking the company to release a transparency report, similar to other tech giants like Google and Microsoft. In practice, such reports reveal the number of requests tech companies receive from governments for disclosure of user data as well as the specific scenarios when used data actually gets shared with the public authorities. Zoom is currently reviewing this proposal.

[@angel_of_rust]

zoom is just oddly convenient. the surprisingly effortless background removal for one is just so neat. i've heard a lot of people complain about skype's quality.

[@dogemanbacon]

lmao skype rested on its laurels because it didn't expect to get beaten, but as soon as a better alternative popped up, everyone mass-migrated from skype.

[@billberg2002]

Did anybody else think they were going crazy hearing the Facebook ringtone during the video but not realizing that it was the video thinking someone was calling them but getting no missed calls?

[@Rambuda23]

Um just here❤ for yu editing man

[@just_a_frend]

Well it's simple, people wanted something that they could have a good video call and carry on with their life, and what Skype did was they tried to become more of a social media app rather than a video calling app, and they lacked the actual important part which was the good video calling experience and zoom just took over

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[@Recapnext]

Nice video ❤

[@anonuser2640]

Like always amazing storytelling Magnatesmedia

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[@ExJwMJ]

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[@byxton]

I have been binging these videos, I take interest in these topics. Thank you for documenting this.

[@MrSketcherIn]

Never stop on making these beautiful videos.

[@chua0riwap]

I was immersed with the story telling. I felt like im watching a movie

[@galloviking4766]

In my case, it's Discord that killed Skype, not Zoom

[@EditorHeart]

Never Fails to tell Magnificent Videos ❤😊

[@everlonggaming1966]

I cant wait a few more years for you to do one on Ryan Reynolds and his wife and their takeover of the marketing world.

[@0therun1t21]

What a wonderful love story! I was wondering aboit the China connection, thanks for clearing that up.

[@AdityaPant-x1v]

my school used teams back in 2020 and my friends school switched from zoom to google meet because i got into their call !!!!

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[@urfavchicken_chicken]

Truly inspiring story

[@samjeremy7028]

have u even finished watching before saying that? Or u already did know the story?

[@tbraghavendran]

Explain it chicken

[@cgilis8213]

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[@brody6634]

Investing money into a good product, and letting it sell itself, rather than a shit product and dumping money into marketing... Who would have thought! ?

[@MoshoodJkuku]

I think Tickets master story would hit hard and me personally I want to know how they started and how they got here

[@VNN23293]

Your videos are always top tier editing It deserved millions of views

[@donwolff6463]

What, no hostile take overs, no backroom deals, no murderous intentions? Just good old fashioned "give the customer what they want" and "work hard doing it"?!? And, gosh forbid, the promotion of happiness. This just can't be right, can it?😅 KUDOS to Zoom and all companies that follow such ideals to achieve success...even if they step in the unforseen and unintended puddle from time to time. And reading the comments below, they are spot on. Your production quality is exemplary; your stories are informative and captivating; and you bring the whole package together wonderfully. KUDOS to you as well dear sir!