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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Myspace could have survived if it had focused on the fundamental need for social connection rather than trying to copy Facebook.

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Mark Zuckerberg at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

10/25/13

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Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

Facebook was a strong name because it focused on real identities, while MySpace's name suggested a more fictional narrative, leading to its decline.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Even if a university had built a social network, Facebook's ability to allow users to share more content and connect in meaningful ways would have set it apart and driven its success.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Facebook's success stemmed from its emphasis on real identity and the ability for users to share their content, which was missing from other platforms at the time.

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Facebook understood that the most important feature of a social network is having your friends there, which creates a tension between individual and network needs.

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Google struggled with social networking because it didn't resonate with the company's core interests, focusing instead on technical challenges.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

I realized that before Facebook, the internet had a lot of information but lacked a focus on real identity and connections between people.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Many startups that tried to replicate Facebook's model failed because they didn't offer the same value or user engagement.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Facebook has pivoted many times, evolving from a college platform to a broader social network, demonstrating the need for flexibility in business.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Facebook's success was due to secure connections and ensuring that new users had at least 20 friends on the platform, which made it more engaging.