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YouTube Dominated Video Sharing, Then Went Global

2005: YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim uploads video No. 1—an 18-second clip of his visit to the San Diego Zoo.

Video No. 1: Karim at the San Diego Zoo — Video No. 1: Karim at the San Diego ZooCourtesy YouTube

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By Cristina Lindblad

December 4, 2014 at 12:59 PM UTC

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This article is part of the December 8, 2014 issue of businessweek.

YouTube Dominated Video Sharing, Then Went Global

2005 YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim uploads video No. 1—an 18-second clip of his visit to the San Diego Zoo.