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Hatching Twitter

Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Hatching Twitter

Nick Bilton

Twitter's journey from a small start-up to a global powerhouse was marked by rapid growth, internal power struggles, and transformative leadership changes. After rejecting Yahoo's $12 million offer in 2007, the platform gained traction as celebrities, politicians, and news outlets joined, despite frequent crashes exposing its outdated infrastructure. Early milestones, like Ashton Kutcher surpassing CNN in followers and Twitter's role in the 2009 Iranian protests, highlighted its cultural and political significance. Leadership tensions, however, plagued the company, with Ev Williams, Jack Dorsey, and Dick Costolo vying for control. Jack's return as Executive Chairman and Dick's eventual rise to CEO reshaped Twitter’s direction, prioritizing professionalism and revenue generation. By 2013, under Dick’s leadership, Twitter had resolved technical issues, cultivated a mature workplace culture, and achieved a $31 billion valuation upon going public, cementing its place as a revolutionary platform in global communication.

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Twitter's story is one of ambition, innovation, and power struggles. Born from the vision of a college dropout, it evolved from a chaotic startup into a global platform that redefined communication. Along the way, it faced technical challenges, leadership conflicts, and philosophical dilemmas, all while attracting celebrities, politicians, and millions of users. From its humble beginnings to its $31 billion public debut, Twitter's journey is a fascinating tale of creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of influence.

Résumé du livre

Nick Bilton writes the Bits Blog for the New York Times. He’s an expert on technology, culture, business and the way the internet affects our lives. He is also the author of I Live in the Future and Here's How It Works.

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