How did Twitter start?
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What Happened: Twitter came out of which company?
Odeo, a podcasting startup. Odeo was squeezed when Apple added podcasts to iTunes, and a side project became Twitter. Source: Wikipedia – Twitter
Why: Why did Odeo need a new idea?
Apple's entry into podcasting threatened its market. A giant moving into your space can end a startup overnight. Source: Wikipedia – Odeo
The Lesson: The lesson?
Watch for platform risk from big players. Hackathon side projects can outgrow the main product. Source: Wikipedia – Odeo