World's Biggest Companies: Then Vs Now

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Here's a comparison of some of the biggest companies from their early stages to their current state in 2024

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1. Google (1998 vs 2024): Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google's initial focus was on search engines and online advertising, with an IPO that raised $1.67 billion and a workforce of just 100 employees

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Fast-forward to 2024, Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., boasts a market capitalisation of over $1 trillion, with a diversified focus on search, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, hardware, and more, employing over 150,000 people

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2. Apple (1976 vs 2024): Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple's first product was the Apple I computer, with revenues of $7.8 million

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Today, Apple's market capitalization exceeds $2 trillion, with a focus on an ecosystem of devices, services, and software, employing over 154,000 people and generating revenues of over $300 billion

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3. Amazon (1994 vs 2024): Founded by Jeff Bezos, Amazon started as an online bookstore with revenues of $1.5 million

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Now, Amazon's market capitalization surpasses $1 trillion, with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, advertising, artificial intelligence, and more, employing over 1.6 million people and generating revenues of over $500 billion

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4. Coca Cola (1892 vs 2024): Founded in 1892 by John Pemberton, Coca-Cola's initial product was its iconic soft drink, with revenues of $50,000

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Today, Coca-Cola's market capitalization exceeds $250 billion, with a diversified beverage portfolio, employing over 80,000 people and generating revenues of over $40 billion

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5. YouTube (2005 vs 2024): Founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, YouTube's initial focus was on video-sharing, with 50 million users

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Acquired by Google in 2006, YouTube now boasts over 2 billion users, focusing on video-sharing, live streaming, monetisation, and community building, with millions of content creators and billions of hours watched daily

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