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

[@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 🤔

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@TivBoiMedia]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@trackerwacker9498]

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

[@gigigiseleworld]

Exactly 💯

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

Exactly!

[@akshaygala121]

I hope youtube recommends this video to millions of people😊

[@RigelRamirez]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 👍👍👍

[@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]

😂😂😂😂

[@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.

[@adventuresofsharon]

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

[@pancakes2098]

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

[@noahcarpenter68]

I’ve been waiting for this

[@DefenDefault4]

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

[@Nikiportes]

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

[@numairx6034]

Hook with another fabulous video again!!

[@FreghaFrey]

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

[@bounlathhansackda7079]

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

[@midkaa]

Hello, great content! Keep continuing 😉

[@mosalethoba5267]

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

[@GrandAudio]

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

[@edx1ty]

Same

[@XanderAnimations]

Same

[@mut-x8k]

Electric boogaloo

[@danial3349]

Same

[@kv-1229]

Same

[@margeryfranko1850]

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

[@Neyugnoel]

A banger like usual thanks for the information!

[@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.

[@Reciteonearth]

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

[@unnot5706]

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

[@mgabrielle2343]

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

[@curtisrondeau6112]

Thank you for your inspiring stories

[@firstnameisfirst1614]

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

[@hblee88]

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

[@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?

[@MushrumStew]

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

[@accident1583]

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

[@incognitotees]

a job well done Hook! Thank You

[@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

[@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

[@AhmedAlkabasi]

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

[@JacquiMwangi]

Well researched, informative and inspiring! Awesome!

[@kelvingitonga7272]

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

[@rekarlopunzalan]

23:22 That 180 degree turn tho

[@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.

[@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!

[@TenoDaley]

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

[@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 😭

[@juliodaguy]

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

[@g.j]

Thank You for these founders for keeping it up. ❣

[@TheeHAILSTORMBREAD]

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

[@jamesmisener3006]

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

[@Tyler-pj3tg]

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

[@jamesfestini]

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

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

Exactly!

[@AngMarinduqueño]

All great story begjn in a humble beginning..I love to know this.

[@madao4024]

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

[@TNACME]

Very impressive for not giving up

[@thatgelechic]

Thank you for this

[@motivatorkey]

Wow.... ilove this video it gave me a host of information..... keep putting the good words out .... thank to you on your team

[@DavidGomez-ws5br]

Wow, what an asome story.

[@AxisPraxis1]

*So this is how KZbin begin...*

[@yssabell4936]

Gracias por publicar

[@dennislee--529]

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

[@BigKahuna.]

Great video. You're gonna reach 1Million soon, I can see it. Keep up the good work.

[@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. 🙏🙏

[@covidbryan640]

Thanks to the effort of this guys

[@lucius9663]

This is underrated.

[@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

[@kingstonstreet3726]

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

[@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……

[@jostrong2385]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@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.

[@SM66gamingnmemes]

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

[@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.

[@catslovedogs]

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

[@bolt1089]

Who else thinks KZbin is better than Tik Tok?

[@AwesomeYena]

Me

[@sppindrpurple1981]

That play they did on MySpace was a straight power move

[@aaronaustrie]

Rather interesting vid! I definitely need to share this

[@guerdafrazilus291]

Wow that was fun to watch and very inspired

[@raf_hasan1]

This is truly inspiring

[@familyintraining6636]

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

[@joethesimple685]

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

[@xauwalks]

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

[@d.bcooper2271]

Desktops

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

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

[@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

[@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

[@apollosmartyn]

This deserve my subscription Africa,🇳🇦🇳🇦👏

[@elenatoquero2339]

Thanks .

[@This_Guy-]

Loved you two

[@2prask]

really good job with the video 👍

[@d_zhanshi9636]

im crying. idk them but i feel proud

[@Helloworld-lg6zm]

I miss the old star rating system :(

[@nerksyyt7774]

Good one dude!!

[@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

[@timmyasikin3953]

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