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The startup that almost BANKRUPT Steve Jobs | Sidebean

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The startup that almost BANKRUPT Steve Jobs - We don’t just make videos. We help startups present to investors. ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/pixar #startups #slidebean #pixar It's 2006, and Steve Jobs is about to close the deal that will send Pixar to Disney for $7.4 billion. Of course, we can't read his mind, but we're sure he's ecstatic and relieved. You see, this sale marks the end of a journey so challenging, it almost sent Steve jobs into bankruptcy. But, how? Let's find out in this episode of Forensics. 0:00 Pixar - Intro 0:23 Pixar - How Pixar was born 1:44 Pixar - The first computer-animated films 3:50 Pixar - How did Steve Jobs get into Pixar? 6:40 Pixar - Moore's law finally comes true 8:26 Pixar - The film that saved Pixar -- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere https://instagram.com/caya_here Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes. Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain. Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ---------------------------- ------ Keywords: tech industry, ai news, tech trends, startup stories, startup analysis, tech startups, business strategy, startup funding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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