It takes one great idea to break the rules of the industry. Look at popular companies today, do you know what sets them apart from others? It’s the idea and purpose behind their products. Here are five startups in recent memory that turned the world upside down.
Can you imagine social networking without Facebook? Maybe we would still have MySpace of Friendster if it weren’t for Facebook. Although its legacy is marred by data privacy scandals, its impact on the world is undeniable. Facebook made it easier for people to connect with each other.
One of the best things about Facebook is it continuously updates itself to cater to people’s needs. Gaming section? Check. Marketplace? Done. Facebook has helped people launch their businesses up and running.
Epic Games
Epic Games started out as a project in Tim Sweeney’s Parents’ house. It started off as Potomac Computer Systems, turned Epic MegaGames, then finally adopted Epic Games. The single-person game development company gave birth to the gaming industry’s mainstays. Its first large project was the Unreal Game Engine, which powers hit games in and out of the Epic Games store.
Epic Games also gave birth to one of the most popular video games of all time, Fortnite. Even if people think PUBG was the first popular battle royale game; Fortnite has shaped the industry more. The game rakes in hundreds of millions of dollars per month. It also gave a lasting mark in pop culture.
Tesla
When you hear “self-driving cars”, you immediately think of Tesla. It operates on the consumers’ and investors’ craving for autopilot-ready cars. Tesla has pushed other car manufacturers to match their innovations. With the world getting more curious about saving the planet, Tesla seems to be at the forefront of the revolution.
SpaceX
I know, it’s unfair to feature another Elon Musk-operated company. But hear us out. SpaceX is the first private company to successfully launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft in 2010. It’s valued at a whopping $33 billion. SpaceX has also joined forces with NASA and is a major defense contractor. Let that sink in.
Slack
Slack was once a side project in a video game studio. As of today, it is one of the most popular applications in the workplace. It gives its users complete control of communications and workflow management. It keeps you in the loop even if you’re far away from the office.
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