YouTube recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, marked by a reunion event for former employees who feel a deep pride in shaping the platform. Key figures like co-founder Chad Hurley attended, bringing together hundreds in a celebration reminiscent of a high school reunion. The article details insights from former executives discussing pivotal moments in YouTube's history, from copyright issues to the challenges around producing original content. Founded in 2005 and rapidly acquired by Google, YouTube's journey has defined modern media.
"It had that vibe of a high school reunion," Relles said. "Looking back on it, it feels like this was a group of people that got to witness..."
Many former YouTube employees have a special connection to their alma mater, and a long-standing pride about having shaped the revolutionary platform, which turned 20 this year.
YouTube was founded on Valentine's Day in 2005 by a trio of PayPal alums and acquired by Google the following year. The first video..."
From building a new copyright paradigm to frustrations around Originals, here's what they remember.
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