The Dropouts Who Invented YouTube from a Rat-Infested Office

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[@MrCommentGod]

Ok

[@occcomic]

Ok

[@hypermaeonyx4969]

Hi, I'm a normal human

[@namenlosNamenlos]

🤔

[@Seven71987]

So are you telling that my favorite video platform was started with a bunch of strangers?

[@alphagamerdragon7027]

I am thankful for the founders creating KZbin because if it wasn't for KZbin I wouldn't be here to this day

[@backupmemories897]

No your mom is the reason

[@Zen-tm5io]

@@backupmemories897 sigma male rule 69

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

Just imagine, lost media would be forever lost without KZbin digging it up.

[@KAESISCOOL]

If it wasn't for KZbin the fast majority of creators we all watch would either be homeless, miserable, and/or never have been heard of.

[@thurayaacob4334]

Your right bro

[@ryan-smith]

Google video back then was technically superior than KZbin. The only difference was the kind of content found on these platforms? Academia preferred posting on Google Video, leaving Google Video with loads of boring videos such as Calculus lessons and speeches about success. While KZbin was preferred by ordinary users, posting travel videos and random fun stuffs, pets (yes, cat videos are irresistible), gossips and celebrity scandals, and amateur music (My Space back then which was the #1 social media site before Facebook was heavy with musically inclined users promoting their music and they used KZbin to post their recordings). So while Google Videos was technologically advanced and KZbin was struggling to keep up with internet bandwidth demand and lesser video quality, KZbin eventually won because of the variety of non-boring content you can find in it. After Google bought KZbin, the Google tech and its almost unlimited bandwidth came to KZbin eventually. The lesson here is that, consumers will come to your product not because it's technologically advanced but because it's useful and fun.

[@gysgijsbers4202]

...a bit like Tik-Tok ...

[@LK-cb6ih]

Thanks for this ❤️

[@switchfoot19802000]

It isnt fun anymore. Now its just shittube!

[@godmode4790]

There’s always a small story behind every big creation.

[@ribertfranhanreagen9821]

Well fact this story is the big part that make everything possible

[@familyaccount9750]

I wouldn't say small story

[@mindburstTV]

You are very correct.

[@Nikiportes]

Totally. Amazing

[@saitamacraft5322]

This is not a small story 🤔

[@hamio8723]

Its really ironic that you posted this on KZbin. Great video as always Hook!

[@hypermaeonyx4969]

Hey you copied me! And you have 2 more likes than me! You thief!!!

[@Vextrove]

It's more the opposite of irony

[@khongcoten5689]

@@hypermaeonyx4969 okay no one care, just enjoy it.

[@epicness_gamer]

@@hypermaeonyx4969 oof you only got 2 like

[@epicness_gamer]

@@hypermaeonyx4969 s

[@TamasRedler]

Great video! It really is an eye opener, but let's not forget, these three guys were not kids in their parents basement, but people who knew the internet is going to be big! Just WOW on what their did and what they went through!

[@kachaso]

Facts

[@Master0fHyrule]

I found out years later I was born in the same city as one of the founders of KZbin. I never met them however.

[@khoita4504]

wattttttttt

[@danial3349]

Lucky

[@AstrophoenixOfficial]

@@danial3349 unlucky you should say

[@danial3349]

@@AstrophoenixOfficial why’s that I would love to live in the same city as a successful person

[@AstrophoenixOfficial]

@@danial3349 cuz he just lost opportunity of meeting such a person

[@VideoForBusiness1]

Watching a series of company stories makes me realize that founders took their past working experience as a drive to start something that will change to future.

[@primetestimonychannel5557]

Congratulations to the trio. This story is a great motivation for every young person who has started business to pesevere to achieve success.

[@vsubhuti]

yes sir

[@bantublood]

...and to remember its okay to pivot when things are not going as planned.

[@managepay]

I had the pleasure of working with Steve at PayPal. Never knew him that well and the YT stories. Thank you for this

[@ethicalproperties]

So what's your impact bro 😇

[@jv0516]

Until now, I find it ridiculous that rodents would had something to do with KZbin’s early history in the first place.

[@ondabeat]

They have been here before us and They will be here when all this turns to dust 💯 sad but true.

[@ethicalproperties]

They are part of history too

[@ReinzTheKing]

Well, rodents also saved Scott Lang in Avengers; Endgame so he can save humans.

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

Amen to that!

[@akshaygala121]

I hope youtube recommends this video to millions of people😊

[@pancakes2098]

These people are the legends They Made KZbin And Now Your Making Their History In the Thing They Made for Countless Times

[@GrandAudio]

Can’t wait for *Me at the zoo* part 2!!

[@edx1ty]

Same

[@XanderAnimations]

Same

[@mut-x8k]

Electric boogaloo

[@danial3349]

Same

[@kv-1229]

Same

[@KAESISCOOL]

I never know KZbin started out like that, and when I saw this vid on my recommendations I knew I had to watch it cuz I watch KZbin often and when I do watch I'm inspired to become a KZbinrs and make content of my own.

[@RigelRamirez]

My greatest respect to them and more than words to describe of being thankful 🙏❤️That we have this kind of platform.

[@trackerwacker9498]

Investors: call KZbin cute. Investors Years later: calls cat video on KZbin cute.

[@gigigiseleworld]

Exactly 💯

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

Exactly!

[@worldview730]

Probably the greatest story on this subject to date. A well presented , researched, & delivered, content topic on this success story. Big up to hook 👍👍👍

[@firstnameisfirst1614]

"Giant rats like the size of cats!" That employee would have been a good singer. 22:10

[@AboutLeon]

This was an awesome video, you did such a good job with information while also keeping it entertaining enough to watch it all the way through. Big thumbs up. As I somewhat knew the story of youtube already, this had some information I didn't already know. Thanks!

[@noahcarpenter68]

I’ve been waiting for this

[@mvulenirampedi-rk7fm]

Guys i ve never heard of such perseverance from young men and facing giant challenges. We love u guys. Thank God for these men.

[@FreghaFrey]

I was crying by the end of the video. That triumphant music. A true success story! 🥰😍

[@mgabrielle2343]

Amazing effort by those three kids, You tube is the best thing that ever happened.

[@adventuresofsharon]

Ceramics engineering? Haven’t heard about it until this video. You learn something new everyday.

[@viknumbers1434]

Too bad Google seriously abuse their privilege. Big does not equate to social goodness. Really wish there was an alternative.

[@Usmansow01]

Bytedance tiktok is coming for them

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

Alternative, It's coming soon, I'm going to try and make it, if it isn't me, it's gonna come eventually Id praise that person

[@damianchang6439]

Great video but you forgot to note that Elon Musk was the 3rd and big cofounder of PayPal and was also CEO for a time too at the time of acquisition by eBay

[@numairx6034]

Hook with another fabulous video again!!

[@margeryfranko1850]

Thank you Hook. I am really grateful to these 3 great collaborators of my favourite site ever! You guys totally rock 💜😎

[@nilamelody]

From rat infested office to ads infested site.

[@g.j]

It is business they deserve to earn more profits too. To keep up with the changing times.

[@SoulOctavius]

Yep

[@Rai_Nayan99]

😂😂😂😂

[@bounlathhansackda7079]

living legendary heroes of social media. million thanks...from the world

[@unnot5706]

8:48 I love how ironic the message on the window is

[@jpotter2086]

Ceramics engineering dismissed as "pottery", successfully insulting both fields with one piece of ignorance. Well done.

[@ayubshaikh9156]

Jesting Potter !

[@IcelanderUSer]

I know. I thought wow, is this person joking?

[@renleedativo1679]

It hurts right.

[@xxcelr8rs]

@@renleedativo1679 Ceramic tiles failing on exploded space craft hurt.

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

Umm . . . Aren't you the one insulting pottery?

[@midkaa]

Hello, great content! Keep continuing 😉

[@thuvu8605]

look at them struggle with a lot of harships that makes me realize: If u want to sit on the place where nobody can, you must endure something nobody can endure. Key of success

[@DefenDefault4]

This is so interesting. I'm very thankful for the three of them.

[@Neyugnoel]

A banger like usual thanks for the information!

[@mosalethoba5267]

Thank you guys for creating utube for us ive been exploring the world through this pioneering work that y'all made

[@SM66gamingnmemes]

Still love you Hook! This is why KZbin was started.

[@Nikiportes]

Thanks for sharing this. Now I understand it all. Such a good story.

[@xauwalks]

Back in 2005, it's so hard to watch KZbin on any Mobile Phones 😎.. What 3 founders did? 💯Genius!.

[@d.bcooper2271]

Desktops

[@g.j]

Thank You for these founders for keeping it up. ❣

[@MushrumStew]

that transition to the sponsor was too smooth though ;-;

[@amongg5973]

Well what do ya know. It started out in a rat infested office, and now the entire thing is ran by a rat. Interesting how that comes full circle.

[@GentleExistence]

They are billionaires man I am happy for them let’s be happy for another human being I mean if it wasn’t them we wouldn’t be here chatting rn and watching some knowledgeable content

[@rekarlopunzalan]

23:22 That 180 degree turn tho

[@joethesimple685]

Any company should start with humble beginnings until they really took off.

[@himenaaa3565]

This historical video are totally blown me off, since much active using youtube from 2010/2012 i think, yeah it becauss my country has poor connections and just araound 2-3 years after 4G i can watch youtube without need to buffer each 5 secs just to watch 1 sec lol xD, God Bless you founder of KZbin, your creation didnt only becoming an alternative watch sites, but also it savior from my country shows where is the program on each tv stations is almost same and more over its revolving around the things that didn't on my plate, so im grateful you guys has make this video sites and the rumors that i had hear back in early 2010 is true, "KZbin can make money", it so fantastic thanks Hook for bringing this piece historical evidence of hardwork never betrayed

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

It's shid now, i want to make an alternative that's fair to all users and they can make millions on it easy with alot of cool features, and i would listen to the users, ugh so frustrating 😭

[@milacaibal3976]

This shows that to build a castle you need a small grain of sand to create a brick that builds a castle. Thanks for sharing your video. 🙏🙏

[@JacquiMwangi]

Well researched, informative and inspiring! Awesome!

[@kelvingitonga7272]

A Kenyan is always everywhere that has to be the 7th wonder of the world.

[@mariefast8217]

Thanks, Hook2, my sense of the timeline was all wrong. But my understanding of an interesting tale of a real-life success story is so much richer now.

[@RealAyanHere]

It's crazy how now KZbin is billion dollar company! 😳

[@aryankumar87771]

not just billion, more than 100 billion dollars

[@LukeSly91]

Yeah that 500 billion dollar valuation blew my mind

[@aryankumar87771]

@反共抗俄 because at that time the founders were exhausted and didn't have the resources or talent to scale the business.....just like instagram was sold to Facebook for 1 billion dollars too but facebook knew how to make a finished product and Turn instagram to what it is today

[@d_zhanshi9636]

im crying. idk them but i feel proud

[@TenoDaley]

It's awesome learning the history of one of my favourite platforms!

[@thechancellor-]

To the *incredible person* seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.

[@marccram2664]

Thank you for my motivation...if i ever achieve any success i would love to find you and give some of my contribution for maintaining my drive to dream

[@johnreinburg859]

Thank you very much!

[@_galax]

Thank you!

[@thechancellor-]

@@GodisGracious1031Ministries Thank you 🙏🏾. God bless you too ❤️.

[@thechancellor-]

@@marccram2664 You welcome 😊 friend. Sure will love to hear about your success stories and how you surmounted the insurmountable. Keep pushing dear friend. victory is near.

[@jamesfestini]

Crazy how many haters and trolls were trying to stop or discourage this.

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

Exactly!

[@dennislee--529]

Very nice content. Thanks, Hook. Just keep it up. :)

[@madao4024]

These guys put the media business in to normal people’s hands

[@juliodaguy]

KZbin was good in the early 2010’s but now, it’s not as good as it was before.

[@AhmedAlkabasi]

Amazing video!! You told the story the best of anyone.

[@Tyler-pj3tg]

I like how Steve is motivated to create a positive workers culture.

[@accident1583]

The world doesn’t need Metaverse already because KZbin is already enough to proof that KZbin change the world

[@hblee88]

Amazing. From small 3,500 SF office in Burlingame. Kudos!

[@AxisPraxis1]

*So this is how KZbin begin...*

[@historyexplorer]

Very well done story! Lesson here is never give up!

[@zigaudrey]

>It was mean to be a video dating site >Upload a video of someone being at the zoo >Big success coming up!

[@meaty8887]

I wonder how these engineers feel now, now that their own creation has been used as a corporate object that's more or less as bad as PayPal and eBay.

[@curtisrondeau6112]

Thank you for your inspiring stories

[@jawedkarimdeletedvideos]

The fact that most popular video original creator is unknown is sad, and most of the oldest april 2005 creators and users are not know.

[@truetrav7333]

This is so inspiring, I’m gonna make something called The Facebook 🤟🏾

[@mrasooly2012]

You have made a big mistake...😐

[@truetrav7333]

@@mrasooly2012 do not insult my dreams, your mother will be on it I guarantee you lol

[@mrasooly2012]

@@truetrav7333 okay I guess if it's your dreams then follow it make sure you make it a good app 😊

[@mrasooly2012]

@@truetrav7333 but I'm pretty sure there's already a thing called facebook tho... I guess you copy it 😃

[@superninja2022]

facebook is registered by Meta, and you cannot name your comany like that

[@lucius9663]

This is underrated.

[@TNACME]

Very impressive for not giving up

[@daniilfilms]

Steve is a real Chad for making youtube

[@RichelleG23]

I remembered way back in 2008.. Friendster was like Facebook where you can coded to put YT in your profile so it was really fun way back those times

[@twittertalks3934]

most underrated channel

[@elwin38]

Been watching YT since 2005 before google got involved and took over. There were no ads and no rules back then and videos werent being yanked down like today.

[@johnvonmartin7501]

Yt videos back then was edited using movie maker. The music lyrics were classic lol

[@sppindrpurple1981]

That play they did on MySpace was a straight power move

[@seasong7655]

What's your excuse for not starting one of the largest businesses from home?

[@fdvkkkkkkkk4542]

Yeah whats your excuse you could have been a billionaire

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

I can't code, harsh life no opportunity, trying for near 2 decade, still a kid, learn slow

[@ukuri]

I have no Home.

[@hi-sn1pw]

Anime .

[@DavidGomez-ws5br]

Wow, what an asome story.

[@Helloworld-lg6zm]

I miss the old star rating system :(

[@MustyX]

The concept came from the list of all, "Hot or Not" what a story!

[@familyintraining6636]

Thank you to the founders! So much wealth of knowledge gained!

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

I'm hoping you guys in Hook might do the history of Android in the future.

[@honeybunch5765]

I remember in the beginning with my first account I only watched music videos.

[@kd3446]

I as some great ideas back in the day & still have some which have nit been done yet…..but I’m not a programmer I’m a ideas man don’t no enough about computers in general……

[@timmyasikin3953]

These guy doing all in and with big dreams ! Awesome Achievement.....🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥

[@raf_hasan1]

This is truly inspiring

[@ardasargin9431]

Wasn’t Elon Musk the founder of PayPal?

[@zambani]

No

[@abhayplayzzz6411]

yea he was the founder, i think he sold it for a billion or smthng, i read it somewhere

[@incognitotees]

a job well done Hook! Thank You

[@kingstonstreet3726]

Damn right to call your channel hook because I’m hooked

[@bolt1089]

Who else thinks KZbin is better than Tik Tok?

[@AwesomeYena]

Me

[@guerdafrazilus291]

Wow that was fun to watch and very inspired

[@FatBoyChannel101]

1.65 Billion is little compared to success of today, I hope Google has retiree funds for the founders if things get rough, they deserved it

[@TheeHAILSTORMBREAD]

The real hero in this story is me at the zoo itself.

[@manintoynenam]

Never under estimate the importance of a small steps.💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@shibashorts]

Very interesting content 👍I love learning about the origins of things. Thanks!

[@cormanec210]

It's a shame nowadays that KZbin has fallen so far from grace.

[@jamesmisener3006]

Great Doc. Enjoyed your host and mostly accurate pics and vids. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@szk4023]

Imagine going back in time to tell them "cat videos" means KZbin's getting traction!

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

Haha yes!

[@apollosmartyn]

This deserve my subscription Africa,🇳🇦🇳🇦👏

[@wizzard5442]

People are saying where is Elon Musk in the PayPal story? People counter-acted by saying he "only" co-founded it. But regardless of whether he was part of the initial setup or not, he should have at least been mentioned.