Man Who Couldn't See His Girlfriend Invents Zoom, Makes $139 Billion Instead

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Man Who Couldn't See His Girlfriend Invents Zoom, Makes $139 Billion Instead

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Zoom is one of the largest tech companies in the world - dominating competition from tech giants like Microsoft and Google - and worth an estimated $139 billion.
And while the company grew rapidly amid COVID-19, it’s far from being an overnight success. In fact, it took the dreams of a love-struck teen to leaving a six-figure salary and then nearly a decade for Zoom to finally take off.
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@hook 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this episode! The first 1,000 people to click the link will get a one month trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/hook08211

@CoolBluePlayz 2 жыл бұрын

@runnerrecap 2 жыл бұрын

no thanks

@hridaymankad9419 2 жыл бұрын

is ur skillshare free ?? OR HACKING

@debbiemeyer2307 2 жыл бұрын

I remember you had 15k subs now 500k and a sponsor! Congrats (it's been a while since I've seen your vids so I don't know if it's like your 5th)

@blessedowo1958 2 жыл бұрын

Skype CEO: I lost to a SIMP.

@intervjaurenh4060 2 жыл бұрын

Why's everyone blaming him for "pain" & "stress" from online school? Firstly, it's not his fault schools used his program, & secondly, if it weren't for this, you'd have to use an even worse program. Schools can't just close down teaching for an entire year & if they stayed in person, you would've probably gotten COVID by now.

@Steph.98114 2 жыл бұрын

The main alternative is windows team which offers a bunch of other features such as advances file sharing, still zoom is very impressive

@somethinginfrench1332 2 жыл бұрын

Just use discord

@SeizureSalad 2 жыл бұрын

@@somethinginfrench1332 you do know that you have to be 13 to use discord and schools have children under 13 right

@SeizureSalad 2 жыл бұрын

@@Steph.98114 microsoft teams sucks imo

@lcefrisbee 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeizureSalad schools give children under 13 emails and have them sign contacts on the end of years tests. I think they would be able to make a school discord account for them.

@aidanagain995 2 жыл бұрын

Without zoom, I wouldn't be able to survive my work and hit my quota last year. Very grateful to this company.

@Steph.98114 2 жыл бұрын

I mean there is always teams but that isn't as good when calling people outside of your work

@user-jd9kf8ow2q 2 жыл бұрын

@@petrbelohoubek6759 what's the Chinese government gotta do with any of this? are they holding him at gunpoint saying "sell us info!" like a ghost?

@18magicMARKer 2 жыл бұрын

@@Steph.98114 Teams eats resource like crazy, with zoom it use aroune 3% of my CPU!

@TheTraveler2222 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-jd9kf8ow2q if anything its the US govt that is the problem for rejecting his Visa, what a totalitarian s**hole USA is

@SonjaS222 2 жыл бұрын

The cat Zoom was the most adorable video ever. “Uhm, I’m not a cat.” 😂

@lvi8957 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@KillyWildlands 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering where DeepFuckingValue got his "im not a cat" quote now I know

@ivannowitthen 2 жыл бұрын

I'm truly astounded by the determination, that an individual has to make their dreams into reality!

@smallcock269 2 жыл бұрын

@Krossbonzz it’s because love is real strong and pushes you very and gives you a lot of determination but when you don’t have, your not as determined to do something or it doesn’t have to be love but something you really want to accomplish. I know cuz it happened to me

@donna1616 2 жыл бұрын

That's typical Asian mentality. Most of us feel the need to prove ourselves to the world because we are admittedly considered 2nd class citizens that's why in an international environment we out our head down (humility) and consume our time improving our craft.

@donna1616 2 жыл бұрын

Put*

@kronadian Жыл бұрын

yes truly

@RayMak 2 жыл бұрын

All these successes have really tough past...

@rapemaxxing788 2 жыл бұрын

@jovidutful 2 жыл бұрын

@@rapemaxxing788 Yes. Period

@rapemaxxing788 2 жыл бұрын

@@jovidutful yes

@naru_4uu 2 жыл бұрын

I think i am not late this time

@sychomadman 2 жыл бұрын

Why are you everwhere???

@Mariet31 2 жыл бұрын

When you rightfully simp so much for your gf that you make an entire business empire just to get in touch with her.

@prisminite2148 2 жыл бұрын

Even though Skype, discord and literally others exist lol

@zoli604 2 жыл бұрын

@@prisminite2148 Yeah, cause discord existed back then...

@kuno4651 2 жыл бұрын

@@prisminite2148 yeah those existed back then

@Sorrow.. 2 жыл бұрын

@@kuno4651 skype was made in 2003

@killersg.8290 2 жыл бұрын

@@zoli604 yea discord literally existed in 1983, so surprising

@shanbinjamil 2 жыл бұрын

Lesson: stay humble, work hard and never give up.

@KangJangkrik 2 жыл бұрын

"never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down..."

@user-yx8qq8pg4f 2 жыл бұрын

@@KangJangkrik never gonna sing this song, and frustrating you again. Edit: are you gonna destroy my whole career?

@KangJangkrik 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-yx8qq8pg4f no, because I never gonna let you down :)

@user-yx8qq8pg4f 2 жыл бұрын

@@KangJangkriku let me down by not sending the link and now probably someone else send the Rick roll link

@idjdbrvvskambvvv9007 2 жыл бұрын

NICE PROFILE PIC

@kirbymarchbarcena 2 жыл бұрын

The teaching of his father really helped him well.

@traceydumase 2 жыл бұрын

"If at first you don't succeed, try and try again" This man is that quote personified. What an inspiration. Also you're never too old to realize your dreams

@chesterlai9444 Жыл бұрын

He tired once relax and stop like farming

@RayMak 2 жыл бұрын

His dedication to his customers is Beyond Godlike

@worldscitizen8235 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh! The God dedicating himself to take care of 7 Billion of population! including you and me! He's just doing what the God likes!! Do your job perfectly.

@doodsravenlolo7173 2 жыл бұрын

Good day sir Ray Mark, and to all the brethren. Please don't take the name of God in vain, or the name of Jesus or like using it as a common expression, and also please read the Bible Verses below. Thank You. Keep safe everyone. 7. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Exodus 20:7

@doodsravenlolo7173 2 жыл бұрын

@@worldscitizen8235 Good day sir, and to all the brethren. Please don't take the name of God in vain, or the name of Jesus or like using it as a common expression, and also please read the Bible Verses below. Thank You. Keep safe everyone. 7. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Exodus 20:7

@lielienoe 2 жыл бұрын

Ouch

@mlokole254 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing and no one is beyond Godlike!

@maggiechan33 2 жыл бұрын

"Keep working hard, stay humble, and some day you'll be okay" - SO CHINESE.

@Ramsesxstv101 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought that the making of this software was so complicated. So proud of you

@nazneenakram2629 2 жыл бұрын

He had a vision, nobody believed him. Worst still he was repeatedly told by the likes of top VCs that "It can't be done". Well, it was a rocky start but his dad's words ring true years down the lane.."Work Hard, Stay Humble, And someday you'll be ok". His persistence touched millions of lives during the pandemic and it helped us all be ok

@demarcjw 2 жыл бұрын

Love this documentary! I happen to just click on this from my suggested videos but when I saw it was an almost 30 min video, I almost skipped it. But the more I watched the more I got hooked! This is definitely worth watching. Thanks for posting this! Never heard of Zoom not until the pandemic started and I’ve been using this service since March of last year 3 times a week. I just never imagined how inspiring its success story is. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos! New subscriber here. :)

@acheable 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video that recognises Eric's determination and his wife's patience and confidence in Zoom success.

@mrdriver2988 2 жыл бұрын

I hope this man gets some rest soon to be with his family the massive boom of zoom must of taken a toll on his family relationship especially on his kids.

@kcolourart6521 2 жыл бұрын

This is the equivalent of "I loved her to the point of invention ❤"

@SpaceWithSam 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing.

@jenniemoi1020 2 жыл бұрын

What a remarkable man!!!! Honorable, Humble, Respectful, GENIUS 🥰

@ekulda 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Lots of love for Eric and his efforts. We use zoom to teach. Yes I even designed a meeting app but then zoom was way ahead and Kudos to Eric and his hard work. More success his way.

@youssefsadek130 2 жыл бұрын

I discovered the channel a couple of days ago and have watched more videos than I can remember! I’m hooked to this Hook channel 😄 Keep up the good work 👍🏻

@joethesimple685 2 жыл бұрын

With Zoom, you get to talk to a handful of people without too many hassles, especially during the pandemic. At least for now...

@nexusyang4832 2 жыл бұрын

The phrase "struggle is real" is an understatement.

@sidrikelsd 2 жыл бұрын

This man has never given up his dream and his dream became reality An inspiring man we should follow Job well done Eric

@GakaShi 2 жыл бұрын

Never realized this was the behind story of Zoom. He made wonderful thing for her Girlfriend, so even her Girlfriend is far away from him, he can just Zoom her face within that App he invented. What a romantic Guy. I felt sad for myself. (a single girl only love games and other art stuff for now since I don't have a BF. What's the feeling? LOL)

@zword1122 2 жыл бұрын

Pain.

@promise7218 2 жыл бұрын

If you are a girl, you can have a Bf whenever u want, only for the fact of being a woman, so, don't worry about that;(

@bullionmaster Жыл бұрын

what kinda games? mind games?

@SF-fb6lv 2 жыл бұрын

13:42 Personally, I never used WebEx, Skype, and Hangouts and rarely FaceTime; but use Zoom all the time. VCs have to consider quality, not just how crowded a market is...

@clairemendoza5402 2 жыл бұрын

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."

@monicamaria6101 2 жыл бұрын

I owe my success to having listened respectfuly to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.

@brendacarla4657 2 жыл бұрын

How do we get paid?

@jennydave9666 2 жыл бұрын

Is it through online investment platform?

@investorjenni2260 2 жыл бұрын

Yes through online investment platform

@ahmedjoe4528 2 жыл бұрын

i get paid directly to my bank account

@bigtaskat-hand4742 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I'm learning code so I can build apps and software and start tech companies.

@MoonFidelity 2 жыл бұрын

you don't need to know how to code, you need business skills that are far more important

@user-mj8zf4qq7u 2 жыл бұрын

@@MoonFidelity and a girlfriend that are thousands kilometers away from you

@proff6651 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this amazing story

@h3dbopqux6ekvas98 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine he didn't get his US Visa the 9th time, China probably would have yet another tech giant today.

@afrdzul9811 2 жыл бұрын

He did this for his GF? That's really sweet

@player-og4uy 2 жыл бұрын

When u want to see ur Girfriend but become a multi billionaire inested: suffering from success

@Chillster1234 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when that meme happened at the beginning of the video. I am always wondering if there is any companies that you haven’t done. Yet another lit video

@easyxpress 2 жыл бұрын

Let's be 100% clear on this. There were many many video communication products already at that point from Microsoft (Skype) and Google etc ... He has the guts to do this (gf or not, although I don't quite buy it) and eventually successful, congrats!

@santanahibbler 2 жыл бұрын

It was before those things were invented tho

@k.k.c8670 2 жыл бұрын

Those you mention were more geared for voice with video tacked on..zoom is video first philosophy ...see as WebEx before it.

@imlike_tt3428 2 жыл бұрын

For those asking, the reason he invented Zoom when there were other (already made) apps that he could use like Discord and Skype was probably because he and his girlfriend were in China and China bans most "western" apps. Apps like Discord and Skype probably existed but because he couldn't use them, he had to invent a whole new app that could be used in China. Also, it's because other apps already existed that Zoom wasn't well-known until COVID.

@santanahibbler 2 жыл бұрын

Plus it was before the internet

@santanahibbler 2 жыл бұрын

Discord and Skype didn’t exist when he was in college

@vitalis 2 жыл бұрын

It always amazes me how people think China is a black hole when literally you can install a VPN in under 5 minutes to get onto any "banned" site.

@ivy3420 2 жыл бұрын

wrong. Skype worked back then

@tempbamboo8548 2 жыл бұрын

@@vitalis that is not true. even you installed VPN, Chinese might ban that web site, also the traffic won't be stable. sometimes you need to try different vendors. So inconvenience.

@Jeromeromesheltonrecords 2 жыл бұрын

We had my cousins funeral on zoom last year due to Covid it was emotional but it worked great

@violavalz6638 2 жыл бұрын

I love Zoom. I held my first Zoom meeting without much understanding of it....its cool, easy and everybody in my office loves it.

@MasterNeoRNCP 2 жыл бұрын

Real motivational story. At age 41 he dropped out as a VP from a lucrative pay check in CISCO and started this. Woow.

@anawesomepet 2 жыл бұрын

Up next on Hook: Man who had to sell his laptop creates the most watched Netflix Series

@marccram2664 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing...might i request doing a 3 parter of videos on the man bill gates and microsoft to xbox? Would be amazing (Thank you Hook for getting me hooked!)

@paolabueso 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing this.

@Zakariah1971 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Hooked on hook. Dynamic case studies. Well researched! Five stars!

@Anand_KL 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well done. Clear and so well presented. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

@maskontub8003 2 жыл бұрын

This is the great legend to do this project

@TheRealChanners 2 жыл бұрын

You know…I’d be HOOK-ed on a video about Off White!

@JsonicGD 2 жыл бұрын

Simping done the right way 🔥

@somethinginfrench1332 2 жыл бұрын

this is the man who caused all my pain for the previous school year

@michaelcampos6451 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the pain, I felt it to

@paintbrushaids 2 жыл бұрын

We could of had a whole break This is why we cant have good things

@wham_baam_fan6917 2 жыл бұрын

Eric didn't do that. Your teachers did. Don't let any part of your body move faster than your brain :)

@beastcookie2458 2 жыл бұрын

i got that pain form google meet

@ericthrasher67 2 жыл бұрын

Learn how to manage your pain, instead of blaming someone else.

@kimshintobelieve4253 2 жыл бұрын

I'm proud of his accomplishment

@Inescapeium 2 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't for the pandemic Zoom wouldn't have been such a big thing

@jacksonsingleton 2 жыл бұрын

Zoom was pretty big pre-pandemic. I used Zoom for several interviews and meetings in 2019. You could say the same about any of the other meeting software as well.

@Visitwarriorbulliescom 2 жыл бұрын

So?

@AjZ530 2 жыл бұрын

It was already big bro, you just didn’t know about it

@Inescapeium 2 жыл бұрын

@Thunder Beast Bangladeshi*

@knowledgegainer3439 2 жыл бұрын

you know corona spread from china now you think why pandemic arise and his growth rises

@thabelolibago 2 жыл бұрын

Last year I attended all my classes through zoom, such a great platform.

@lavenderflowers1075 2 жыл бұрын

He really loved that lady

@Pablo-hr9ro 2 жыл бұрын

And thanks to zoom, it let me met a lot of new friends out of my country 😄

@sunlightinadarkplace1428 2 жыл бұрын

How have you met people with Zoom?

@ramizr 2 жыл бұрын

What an inspiring story !

@blessedowo1958 2 жыл бұрын

Skype CEO: I lost to a SIMP.

@cassyclim8 2 жыл бұрын

Saw this on my recommendations and I watched it till the end.

@alhdlakhfdqw 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for all your great contents! :)

@Sardarkhan69 2 жыл бұрын

Great product! As a film maker Zoom allowed my creativity to continue to grow!

@Techieinla 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hook, as an employee of zoom. Eric Yuan watched this video and confirmed not all this information is accurate. Feel free to contact us to correct this information

@BILLIONAIREGH 2 жыл бұрын

U did not include your email

@tiffanying8644 2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Set up a zoom meeting fast!

@howo357 2 жыл бұрын

Bet the girlfriend part inspiring to create zoom isn’t real

@brydcsd 2 жыл бұрын

As the old adage says: “necessity is the mother of invention.”

@yeeeeeyeeeeee 2 жыл бұрын

Eric Yuan's story is what the American dream is all about!

@mr.butterboi2275 2 жыл бұрын

I think the guy who was talking about the sponsor was brew

@ellyibeh 2 жыл бұрын

Zoom! A boom in the world of technology! What an important discovery.

@studyonly9857 2 жыл бұрын

This is what Y combinator meant by Organic Startup Ideas. Problems you face yourself.

@traceydumase 2 жыл бұрын

That's the sweetest thing I ever heard😭❤️🤧

@SM66gamingnmemes 2 жыл бұрын

Long time no see Hook! Excellent video!

@kirai8873 2 жыл бұрын

It's sometimes really shocking to see the reason why people make these very helpful apps...

@rainbowstar4360 2 жыл бұрын

I love his story. Thank u..

@olimpather 2 жыл бұрын

Why does the voice in the sponsor sound like Brew?

@mcbeclips7899 2 жыл бұрын

Them 3.2 billion in cash Me: wow that must've been a lot of 100 dollar bills

@vinzanity68 Жыл бұрын

Forget the lovestruck angle. It's misleading. Awesome job Eric.

@Esther-ez2op 2 жыл бұрын

the true definition of, if opportunity meets preparation

@kinorinadiy 2 жыл бұрын

Wish more people would watch this video. It is seriously inspiring ..

@Paul1555WasTaken 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't watched it but I could already tell this is gonna be a good video

@mrniceguy24293 2 жыл бұрын

i wanna see how nasa was made

@dantoinettetaylor1663 2 жыл бұрын

"Necessity is the mother of invention"

@eferlinindonesia1910 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate Eric! without his hard work, I would not be able to get my dream job... work from home!!!

@0520166 2 жыл бұрын

Now i'm hooked. Great content.

@Dirtydub888 2 жыл бұрын

yoooo you got brew to voice act for your ad pogggg!

@heavenly54- 2 жыл бұрын

This man is a genius !! ☺️ I love zoom!!

@yuckyoned 2 жыл бұрын

unpopular opinion

@smallcock269 2 жыл бұрын

Ratio

@EMan-me8om 2 жыл бұрын

No.

@BurnPerimeter 2 жыл бұрын

same.

@mrniceguy1366 2 жыл бұрын

Great story, great documentary. Thank you!

@thewhiteinferno6277 2 жыл бұрын

Man U grew up so much my man, I remember you at around 1k subs I hope u remember me :(

@UnicornGamingRX03 2 жыл бұрын

You should do how Nissin aka cup noodles became famous. I had the pleasure to learn the history when I was in cup noodle factory in Yokohama and Õsaka. Worth the content there.

@doremifacito4060 Жыл бұрын

normally I wouldn't watch long videos like this but I can't stop watching, his story is interesting!

@CoolBluePlayz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for school man!

@bikosankara7417 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!! Keep them coming my good sir

@moronfatheadchunky8526 2 жыл бұрын

legends say hook will heart this

@gabrielgkabelen4780 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks skillshare..like it so much .so inspiring.

@MrGrombie 2 жыл бұрын

25:25 He is more American, than most Americans.... with that statement right there....

@qjtvaddict 2 жыл бұрын

Americans were corrupted by individualism

@PolishEntrepreneur 2 жыл бұрын

@@qjtvaddict 🧢

@MrGrombie 2 жыл бұрын

@@qjtvaddict You say that, and yet that same spirit got us to become a super power no nation on this planet has ever seen.... So I don't know about that. lol