Jawed Karim: How YouTube’s Co-Founder Changed the Internet with ‘Me At The Zoo’
Jawed Karim At Zoo | YouTube First Video (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Content creation has become a booming industry, transforming everyday internet users into millionaires. A few decades ago, the idea of earning a living by simply posting videos online would have seemed bizarre. But just as social media reshaped how we communicate, video-sharing platforms revolutionized entertainment and business alike.
Among the many platforms dominating this space, YouTube stands tall. Launched on February 14, 2005, it became the breeding ground for internet celebrities like Ksi, PewDiePie, and MrBeast. But long before these names became synonymous with online fame, YouTube had a much humbler beginning.
The First Video on YouTube: A Casual Start
The first-ever video uploaded to the platform was a far cry from today’s high-production content. Titled ‘Me at the zoo,’ it was posted on April 23, 2005, and featured a man standing in front of an elephant enclosure, casually discussing their long trunks.
Content creation has become a booming industry, transforming everyday internet users into millionaires. A few decades ago, the idea of earning a living by simply posting videos online would have seemed bizarre. But just as social media reshaped how we communicate, video-sharing platforms revolutionized entertainment and business alike.
Among the many platforms dominating this space, YouTube stands tall. Launched on February 14, 2005, it became the breeding ground for internet celebrities like Ksi, PewDiePie, and MrBeast. But long before these names became synonymous with online fame, YouTube had a much humbler beginning.
The First Video on YouTube: A Casual Start
The first-ever video uploaded to the platform was a far cry from today’s high-production content. Titled ‘Me at the zoo,’ it was posted on April 23, 2005, and featured a man standing in front of an elephant enclosure, casually discussing their long trunks.
- 3/1/2025
- by Arunava Chakrabarty
- KoiMoi
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