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TeamViewer

The Evolution of TeamViewer

Robert Benson-May

Founded in 2005, TeamViewer is a globally recognised technology company that has revolutionised the way we access, control, and manage devices remotely. Whether it's a laptop, a mobile phone or...

The Evolution of TeamViewer

Robert Benson-May

Founded in 2005, TeamViewer is a globally recognised technology company that has revolutionised the way we access, control, and manage devices remotely. Whether it's a laptop, a mobile phone or...

Linkedin

LinkedIn: Growing Organically

Robert Benson-May

LinkedIn originated in 2002 in the living room of Reid Hoffman, one of the co-founders. However, it wasn't until May 5, 2003, that the platform was officially launched. At the end of...

LinkedIn: Growing Organically

Robert Benson-May

LinkedIn originated in 2002 in the living room of Reid Hoffman, one of the co-founders. However, it wasn't until May 5, 2003, that the platform was officially launched. At the end of...

Huel

Huel: A Revolutionary Take on Nutrition

Robert Benson-May

In June 2015, Julian Hearn launched Huel, a nutritionally complete food brand. The name 'Huel' is a fusion of 'Human' and 'Fuel', which encapsulates the brand's mission: to create nutritionally...

Huel: A Revolutionary Take on Nutrition

Robert Benson-May

In June 2015, Julian Hearn launched Huel, a nutritionally complete food brand. The name 'Huel' is a fusion of 'Human' and 'Fuel', which encapsulates the brand's mission: to create nutritionally...

Framer

Framer: A Start-Up Journey to Success

Robert Benson-May

Founded by Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk, ex-employees of Facebook, Framer was initially a JavaScript library that heavily relied on code to produce prototypes. However, the founders soon realised...

Framer: A Start-Up Journey to Success

Robert Benson-May

Founded by Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk, ex-employees of Facebook, Framer was initially a JavaScript library that heavily relied on code to produce prototypes. However, the founders soon realised...

Slack

Slack: Pivoting From a Game to a Communication ...

Robert Benson-May

Previously, Butterfield had attempted to build a game called Game Neverending, but it eventually evolved into Flickr. Second time lucky? Well, he later founded Tiny Speck, the company which eventually became Slack!

Slack: Pivoting From a Game to a Communication ...

Robert Benson-May

Previously, Butterfield had attempted to build a game called Game Neverending, but it eventually evolved into Flickr. Second time lucky? Well, he later founded Tiny Speck, the company which eventually became Slack!

Electronic arts EA Sports

The Genesis of Electronic Arts (EA Sports)

Robert Benson-May

Electronic Arts (EA), a heavyweight in the realm of video game publishing, has a storied past that many may not be aware of. This article will delve into the origins...

The Genesis of Electronic Arts (EA Sports)

Robert Benson-May

Electronic Arts (EA), a heavyweight in the realm of video game publishing, has a storied past that many may not be aware of. This article will delve into the origins...

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