Visual Capitalist November 13, 2020
When you’re building something great, things are bound to get messy.
As many as 80-90% of startups fold and those left standing also fail, repeatedly. Rarely does a business take a straight run at success, and that includes the likes of Apple, Facebook, and their fellow tech giants.
Product lines can come to a screeching halt. Ideas can be stolen. And, yes, even geniuses like Steve Jobs get forced out. But by embracing uncertainty and making timely pivots, the tech companies in the infographic above have become some of the most influential—and valuable—organizations on the planet.
Let’s take a closer look at some of tech’s intriguing beginnings and lucrative pivots.
Samsung’s Evolution from Fish to Phones
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