From Burbn to Billions: The Evolution of Instagram
Instagram and the Art of Pivoting
Did you know Instagram started as a check-in app called Burbn? In 2010, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger created Burbn for location-based check-ins. But users preferred sharing photos, prompting the founders to pivot to Instagram, a photo-sharing app with filters.
Instagram quickly adapted to user behavior and competition. In 2013, it introduced video sharing to compete with Vine and YouTube, and direct messaging to enhance privacy. By 2016, Instagram launched Stories, inspired by Snapchat, and live videos following Periscope’s success. In 2020, Instagram responded to TikTok’s rise by introducing Reels for short, creative videos.
This journey offers key lessons for entrepreneurs: simplicity attracts users, adaptability is essential, user-centric design is crucial, and timing matters. Instagram’s story underscores how clear vision, strategic pivots, and securing funding can turn a startup into a global phenomenon, inspiring innovators worldwide.
Resource 2: From Check-Ins to Billion-User Phenomenon
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