Below is the list of my favorite companies and startups that successfully pivoted. It demonstrates that it doesn’t matter where you begin—what truly matters is taking that first step. As Nike perfectly puts it: “Just Do It.” 1- YouTube - Started as Video dating site 2- Instagram - Started as Location-based check-in app (Burbn) 3- Shopify - Started as Online snowboard equipment retailer 4- Nokia - Started as Paper mill, rubber products 5- Airbnb - Started as Air mattress rentals (AirBed & Breakfast) 6- Netflix - Started as DVD rental by mail 7- Roku - Started as Streaming devices for Netflix 8- IBM - Started as Original Business: Typewriters and hardware (The IBM Selectric) 9- WhatsApp - Started as a Status update app 10- Duolingo - Started as CAPTCHA and crowdsourced translations 11- Twitter (X) - Started as a Podcasting platform (Odeo) as a network where people can find and subscribe to podcasts. 12- Starbucks - Started as Seller of espresso makers and coffee beans 13- Amazon - Started as Online bookstore 14- Nintendo - Started as Playing cards and toys 15- Adobe - Started as PostScript software for printers 16- Pinterest - Started as a Shopping app (Tote) What are some of your favorite companies or startups that have successfully pivoted? #Startups #Fund #Venture #Capital #Ventioneers
This article showcases some of the most remarkable business pivots in history, where companies successfully turned challenges into opportunities, transforming their trajectories and reshaping the entire industries. #Ventioneers #VC #Pivot #innovation #Venture #Capital