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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 14 MIN

Where Amazon stole their customer support from | Sidebean

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Where Amazon stole their customer support from We don't just make videos. Slidebean startups navigate fundraising: The Slidebean Platform ► https://yt.slidebean.com/b8l In this video, we'll tell you all about how Zappos got to the top and the unfortunate implications of its success in this episode of Company Forensics. #startups #Slidebean #Zappos 0:00 Zappos - Intro 0:48 Zappos - The origins 2:35 Zappos - Changes through culture 4:26 Zappos - The reputation precedes 5:46 Zappos - Atypical employment techniques 7.08 Zappos - Amazon comes in 8:37 Zappos - Tony Hsieh, an enigmatic character Follow us Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebean Caya Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/ 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: digital transformation, startup failures, tech documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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