Disrupting the Industry
Silicon Valley Stories
Brands That Built Empires
Young & Ambitious
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By offering streaming services and original content, this company disrupted the movie rental industry and now dominates entertainment.

What is Netflix?

100

The biopic "The Social Network" tells the story of this company’s founding in a Harvard dorm room.

What is Facebook?

100

This fast-food chain, known for its golden arches, became a global symbol of fast food and convenience.

What is McDonald’s?

100

At age 20, this rapper and entrepreneur founded Roc-A-Fella Records, which launched a billion-dollar music and fashion empire also married Queen B.

Who is Jay-Z?

200

This "peer-to-peer" platform disrupted the hospitality industry, allowing people to rent out their homes to travelers.

What is Airbnb?

200

This startup accelerator, located in Mountain View, California, helped launch companies like Dropbox, Stripe, and Airbnb.

What is Y Combinator?

200

Known for their slogan "Just Do It," this brand is a leader in athletic footwear and apparel.

What is Nike?

200

By 19, this British entrepreneur had founded Virgin Records, which later expanded into multiple industries, including airlines and telecommunications.

Who is Richard Branson?

300

This popular cryptocurrency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto, is often credited with disrupting the traditional banking system.

What is Bitcoin?

300

In 2018, this social media company faced controversy over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

What is Facebook?

300

This retailer revolutionized the home improvement market, making DIY projects more accessible to millions.

What is Home Depot?

300

At age 21, this fashion designer created a line that would become a global sensation, with his signature logo now synonymous with American style.

Who is Ralph Lauren?

400

This ecommerce giant disrupted brick-and-mortar retail stores with its "Prime" membership and two-day shipping

What is Amazon?

400

This search engine, started by two Stanford PhD students, became the foundation of one of the most powerful tech companies in the world.

What is Google?

400

This brand turned its logo of a blue box into a global luxury symbol, thanks to its iconic jewelry and high-end products.

What is Tiffany & Co.?

400

This young entrepreneur started his first company, Zip2, at 24, and later founded Tesla and SpaceX, reshaping both the auto and space industries.

Who is Elon Musk?