YouTube was founded by Jawed Karim, Chad Hurley, and Steve Chen.
YouTube started design and development efforts in February 2005.
YouTube purchased the youtube.com domain name in February 2005.
YouTube launched in March 2005.
YouTube incorporated as YouTube Inc. in October 2005.
YouTube raised more than $11 million USD in 2 funding rounds.
YouTube accepted a $1.65 billion acquisition offer from Google in October 2006.
YouTube was headquartered in San Bruno, USA.
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2005 APR Jawed at the Zoo
2005 OCT Articles of Incorporation
2006 OCT Message from Chad and Steve
2019 MAR Steve Chen Oral History P1
2019 MAR Steve Chen Oral History P2
2023 JUL The YouTube Effect