it is possible that there was a third co-founder, but even so that still doesn't change the fact that they're all co-founders and founders at the same time.
Javed Karim is one of the 3 key founders and advisor of youtube. Infact the first test video uploaded on Youtube was by Javed Karim. Check it out. I hope you trust know.
Congrats to Chad and Steve, regular guys deserve breaks. It reminds us that it is always possible, no matter how simple it seems . . . but. . Gates a genius? super smart? really, always thought he was business shrewd and knew how to . . . "utilize" people's needs and skills.
I have to admit I'm kinda jealous of these dudes since YouTube seems like such a simple idea I'm surprised I didnt invent it.....not to be mean but Chad & Steve dont seem like super-smart computer guys like Bill Gates or Steve Wozniak....those guys had incredible computer programming skills and became billionaires from it.....makes you wonder if Chad & Steve really deserve all those millions?
Just thinking of an idea isnt that impressive.....putting that idea into action using brainpower is impressive.....Chad & Steve arent computer geniuses like Bill Gates or the Google guys...they just found some venture capitalists who provided the startup money to hire a bunch of smart programmers to create YouTube....read the history of Microsoft or Google and you will see what I mean - Gates and the Google guys are way smarter than these two PayPal rejects.
Whether or not these guys are computer geniuses like the microsoft or google founders isn't really an issue. They thought of a product that there was a niche for, and actually brought it together. I'm sure many people thought a user-friendly video share site was needed, but wouldn't have had a clue where to start making one, never mind making one so successfully. The fact is these guys have somehow made a wonderful and super-popular site, that I certainly can't imagine life without now!
I give Chad & Steve credit for coming up with a good idea and then finding the right investors to help them get it started....but that's a far cry from the pure genius of someone like Bill Gates who was programming mainframe computers as a teenager in the early 70's when most people didnt even know what a computer was, and Gates also knew easy-to-use software was the key ingredient to launching the personal computer revolution...that accomplishment dwarfs anything Chad or Steve came up with.
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Lock these bastards up and throw away the key. They don't deserve to enjoy their wealth that is amassed by supporting the terrorist enemies of the U.S. Traitors should hang!
My heartfelt thanks to you both for creating YouTube and for allowing it to evolve. Cyberspace is forever changed for the better because of you. My computer is my window on the world. YouTube is part of that. My TV sits disconnected in a corner of the basement.
crakcer123, fuck off man... that shit wasn't funny... I hate when people do that, it didn't scared me tho because I didn't had the attention on my screen, but the sound really woke me up... fuck that!
You guys are so nice, I wish I was your sister/mother. My granddaughter is on Youtube at DAK4, she has done so well, got to be on the Maury Show because of you, thanks so much, she really loves to sing.
seriously though, "too much" isn't a number. it's consuming more than you produced. the richest people in the world don't have "too much". a moocher who would sell their soul for a nickel is the only one "ruined"
Chad & steve you changed the world, keep doing what are u doing, we love u, im from Morocco all ppl there knows u & newspapers talk about Youtube evreyday... Only God Can Help u... Good Luck Guys
Thank you Chad and Steve for creating YouTube ! YouTube has become the only way for me to connect with the world and do what I love ! I'm from Africa and we love you in Africa too because it's a place where we can express ourselves ! And Oprah I just love the woman you are, We watch your show here too ! :)
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hey chad, give me some of your money, is isnt making you very happy anyway. come on just a million, you wont even notice. seriously if you want to give me a million send me a message and we'll arrange the transfer. my life sucks.
they created youtube so everyone could be expressive about themselves. y would they change who they are or how they act for any reason. that would be very hypocrytical wouldn't you say?
All this oprah channel is is spam, pure and simple, All the channel is is advertisement for her damn show, which doesn't even need the advertisements because everyone knows about it anyway.
I'm sorry but Youtube, imo, has just become like every other TV station out there. It's not about giving the average joe a voice anymore, it just seems to be giving the already powerful celebrity *more* of a voice :\
Loose the earring, make a show about the people who really makes youtube what it is (no one from that category was on the Oprah show), wipe that stupid smile off your face, stop rubbing your hands like scrooge mcduck. Oh and get a haircut. Just a little advice take it or leave it.
Chad and Steve thank you both for giving people like me a chance to broadcast ourselves.....Thank you for your vision. I love youtube, I really do. I've watched over 15.000 videos to date and I'm going to keep watching and uploading.......thanks so much......Oneloveatatime
Me and my wife are from Ireland but we live in Canada now 19 years and we were just talking today how we would like to go visit Chicago.. then we realised how nice it would be to get on the OPRAH show.....so we must post a video on You Tube and beg for Tickets...I wonder would that work.....Please lol....You Tube has many advantages!
Thank you for YouTube! What other invention in history has allowed the everyman to be in control of his own destiny? YouTube is free and global - unlike many other "get discovered" gimmicks and tv shows - where you can just put your talent or thoughts out there and gather the attention of the world.
Just wanted to say thanks to you guys for being brilliant enough to come up with youtube. i hope it can do for my show what it has done for so many other people!!!
Dear Chad & Steve ...it's a miracle that you have all of these classical artists posted on your website - it gives the emerging artist a yardstick with which to measure their abilities...Bravo to you both!
This is Great Love that you are getting involved with our YouTube Community. Have fun, I know I do. This has really change the way I see myself in a positive way.
Love those guys!!! They are amazing and we are all so thankful to them. Why? Because EVERYONE loves youtube!! I am glad they got to be on Oprah because they obviously deserve it!!
no the black girls husband
masterapple117 2 years ago
chad looks like the guy from lakeview terrace
masterapple117 2 years ago
Samuel L Jackson? I don't think so.
snootywaiter 2 years ago
Steve is sweating so bad.
Bloodytooth431 2 years ago
I drive a scooby and I love to draw.
rallydriverw 2 years ago
Oprah you suck.
artnsx 3 years ago
i want to date chad's sister
TypeDoubleR 3 years ago
where is karim
baywarrior1 3 years ago
was asking the same
ngcendrion 3 years ago
may be i should start my own site
joymohamedelmi 3 years ago 3
Chad and his sister look practically identical.
lexusdevotee 3 years ago
LOL!
HI MOM! LOL!
Richardmark5 3 years ago
Nerds rule the world.
RULE THE WORLD.
Resolvetheory 3 years ago 7
so, where is jawed during all of this?
PARTEJ 3 years ago 2
he is just a co-co-partner he just has a small part of youtube
marlon8a91 3 years ago
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Chad and Steve are fags
NotNotOkay 3 years ago
don t be so jealous like this baby
mimou07 3 years ago 4
Chad, your sister is HOT!
samwvs 3 years ago
is she??
MTG115 3 years ago
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dude get a life you're on youtub
azizoo9 3 years ago
eww
jonasbrothersz 3 years ago
Almost everyday I surf YouTube. Thank you to both of the founders..
LuvAu 3 years ago
They said that their both Co-Founder of YouTube. Who's the Founder of YouTube?
JohnG0794 3 years ago
isn't it obvious? there is no single founder. they both are, that's what make them co-founders
lullemans72 3 years ago
I c, but it says on wikipedia (which I dont trust)
Steve Chen, Founder & CTO
Chad Hurley, Founder & CEO
Jawed Karim, Founder & Advisor
Who's jawed karim?
JohnG0794 3 years ago
it is possible that there was a third co-founder, but even so that still doesn't change the fact that they're all co-founders and founders at the same time.
lullemans72 3 years ago
Javed Karim is one of the 3 key founders and advisor of youtube. Infact the first test video uploaded on Youtube was by Javed Karim. Check it out. I hope you trust know.
watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw
mj4sh 3 years ago
He covered a few of his own sisters Christmas's
keysonyanosmilanos 3 years ago
Have You Ever Noticed That HARPO Is OPRAH Backwards...
87214987 3 years ago 8
you found out just now?????!!!!!
Darshthedevil 3 years ago
i♥youtube!
maria0863 3 years ago
They are very young
MayorOfCydonia 3 years ago
Congrats to Chad and Steve, regular guys deserve breaks. It reminds us that it is always possible, no matter how simple it seems . . . but. . Gates a genius? super smart? really, always thought he was business shrewd and knew how to . . . "utilize" people's needs and skills.
aldenone 3 years ago 3
Cool...
NazriB 3 years ago
lol
chrismisner321 3 years ago
I have to admit I'm kinda jealous of these dudes since YouTube seems like such a simple idea I'm surprised I didnt invent it.....not to be mean but Chad & Steve dont seem like super-smart computer guys like Bill Gates or Steve Wozniak....those guys had incredible computer programming skills and became billionaires from it.....makes you wonder if Chad & Steve really deserve all those millions?
Hunkola 3 years ago
They both worked as programmers for Paypal so i think they had some computer skills.
dinkoman 3 years ago
Well they did think of it didn't they?
greterses 3 years ago
Just thinking of an idea isnt that impressive.....putting that idea into action using brainpower is impressive.....Chad & Steve arent computer geniuses like Bill Gates or the Google guys...they just found some venture capitalists who provided the startup money to hire a bunch of smart programmers to create YouTube....read the history of Microsoft or Google and you will see what I mean - Gates and the Google guys are way smarter than these two PayPal rejects.
Hunkola 3 years ago 2
Whether or not these guys are computer geniuses like the microsoft or google founders isn't really an issue. They thought of a product that there was a niche for, and actually brought it together. I'm sure many people thought a user-friendly video share site was needed, but wouldn't have had a clue where to start making one, never mind making one so successfully. The fact is these guys have somehow made a wonderful and super-popular site, that I certainly can't imagine life without now!
krysty1 3 years ago
I give Chad & Steve credit for coming up with a good idea and then finding the right investors to help them get it started....but that's a far cry from the pure genius of someone like Bill Gates who was programming mainframe computers as a teenager in the early 70's when most people didnt even know what a computer was, and Gates also knew easy-to-use software was the key ingredient to launching the personal computer revolution...that accomplishment dwarfs anything Chad or Steve came up with.
Hunkola 3 years ago
You do have a point. I don't disagree, but I still think Chad and Steve deserve a degree of the wealth and fame (..?) they have, if not all of it.
greterses 3 years ago
personally, i love youtube. ^___^ and i love oprah too! awesome that Oprah has her own youtube channel now. :3
eternalraven 3 years ago
and you just HAPPEN to use the services that they provide.
nice.
eternalraven 3 years ago
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Lock these bastards up and throw away the key. They don't deserve to enjoy their wealth that is amassed by supporting the terrorist enemies of the U.S. Traitors should hang!
MohammedObama 3 years ago
too bad you signed up with a youtube account and contributed to the popularity of the site (and, therefore, the creators as well).
good job protesting "against" youtube (riiiight)... >___>
eternalraven 3 years ago
haha, wtf??
sanoj92 3 years ago
youtube is the best.. those guys are really young..... and smart
dbznumba1 3 years ago 11
To: Chad Hurley and Steve Chen
My heartfelt thanks to you both for creating YouTube and for allowing it to evolve. Cyberspace is forever changed for the better because of you. My computer is my window on the world. YouTube is part of that. My TV sits disconnected in a corner of the basement.
bartonone2005 3 years ago 5
AHHHH HAHA!
Hk51b 3 years ago
I love those creators!
PisangGilaaa 3 years ago
I love those creators!
PisangGilaaa 3 years ago
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Steve's girlfriend:
watch?v=i3ndR4HkvfU
crakcer123 3 years ago
crakcer123, fuck off man... that shit wasn't funny... I hate when people do that, it didn't scared me tho because I didn't had the attention on my screen, but the sound really woke me up... fuck that!
deepblue52 3 years ago
Thank you guys youtube rules!
tosti24 4 years ago
You guys are part of history. TV will go away. Youtube will be a huge part of video in the future.
fourwindsoh 4 years ago
dude imagene.....
the are the makers of youtube...!!!! DAMMM
if the put there photo\s on the homepage the would be worldfamous!:D
SaMMenTt 4 years ago
You guys are so nice, I wish I was your sister/mother. My granddaughter is on Youtube at DAK4, she has done so well, got to be on the Maury Show because of you, thanks so much, she really loves to sing.
ALKraft 4 years ago
I wish I could make a billion dollars.
Markisagoodboy 4 years ago
you guys rock
pokemon12d 4 years ago
good gobe guys
i wish to have something to be prowd of like yourz!!
^_^
khawlaF 4 years ago
proud* and yours*
teenie08 4 years ago
job* is this a spelling error test?
Sweetprince500 4 years ago
HI MOM!
LMAO!
drix009 4 years ago 2
money DOES make you happy TOO MUCH is what can ruin a life
ipodkiller6 4 years ago
how would you know?
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, DISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
surgictube 4 years ago
seriously though, "too much" isn't a number. it's consuming more than you produced. the richest people in the world don't have "too much". a moocher who would sell their soul for a nickel is the only one "ruined"
surgictube 4 years ago
Than give it away.
JoshTheDrummer69 4 years ago
There so sweeet!! Ahhh love it.
Money is not a way to be happy, i know that...
ninaschuwer 4 years ago
they´re so cute
SharloNoir 4 years ago
Let's go back to Gino's Pizza!!!
terriblesugar 4 years ago
those guys are richer than oprah.
Popthathang 4 years ago 7
arent they richer than oprah
JJ445 4 years ago
Why is it such a big deal to be on Oprah? None-sense. It is you guys, Chad and Steve, that are the heroes!
vioguru 4 years ago 3
Chad & steve you changed the world, keep doing what are u doing, we love u, im from Morocco all ppl there knows u & newspapers talk about Youtube evreyday... Only God Can Help u... Good Luck Guys
MoroccanGangster 4 years ago 3
you guys are genius
jennyslate 4 years ago 4
GOOD STUFF GUYS! who do I contact with an awesome idea for YT? :)
melindajlaidlaw 4 years ago
nice job chad and steve!!!
nawanilakgaP 4 years ago
steve and chad are sellouts.. i wonder how much money she gave those guys to promote her channel.
KillTheVaGuE 4 years ago
i love youtube
with out oprah
salamatu72 4 years ago
Thank you Chad and Steve for creating YouTube ! YouTube has become the only way for me to connect with the world and do what I love ! I'm from Africa and we love you in Africa too because it's a place where we can express ourselves ! And Oprah I just love the woman you are, We watch your show here too ! :)
Walyd
WalydWorld 4 years ago 6
they became rich in matter of a few years amazing
iown10000 4 years ago 2
Yeaaahhh - definitely a little hot...
is Chad.
Ok, I won't take his money (although I sure could use it) but he can buy me a beer :))
s1ndydoll 4 years ago 2
yes oprah channel is spam, we dont need that in the community,
jwiska 4 years ago 5
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hey chad, give me some of your money, is isnt making you very happy anyway. come on just a million, you wont even notice. seriously if you want to give me a million send me a message and we'll arrange the transfer. my life sucks.
bigmac2005 4 years ago
money wont make you any happier. Trust me... i've learned from experience
wccodelyoko 4 years ago 5
all you people complain about oprah but at least she's not being a slut and using her body to get views like all those ohter supposed 'average joes'
GreenlandCat 4 years ago 4
u deserve a high five
Azzie134 4 years ago
They arnt very professional for who they are
UKCP 4 years ago
they created youtube so everyone could be expressive about themselves. y would they change who they are or how they act for any reason. that would be very hypocrytical wouldn't you say?
wtawhelan 4 years ago
They look like they were swalowing tablets when they spoke about this
alex8039 4 years ago
It took me long enough but I am glad to be a member of the community...Chad and Steve, I enjoyed Oprah's show on youtube!
iloveshoesdoyou 4 years ago
Oprah I truly salute you and wish you a even more healthy body and happy life than now.
1happiness 4 years ago
All this oprah channel is is spam, pure and simple, All the channel is is advertisement for her damn show, which doesn't even need the advertisements because everyone knows about it anyway.
Kawamura2 4 years ago 6
Look under your seat youtubersssss
presents for everyoneeee !!!!!!
commment 4 years ago
I'm sorry but Youtube, imo, has just become like every other TV station out there. It's not about giving the average joe a voice anymore, it just seems to be giving the already powerful celebrity *more* of a voice :\
CjtheRS 4 years ago 15
agreed
SwobyJ 4 years ago
so true, and somethings got to be done...
joc868 4 years ago
True.
MGirl2006 4 years ago
Loose the earring, make a show about the people who really makes youtube what it is (no one from that category was on the Oprah show), wipe that stupid smile off your face, stop rubbing your hands like scrooge mcduck. Oh and get a haircut. Just a little advice take it or leave it.
Judofruit 4 years ago
gods of the internet
kotu111 4 years ago 3
the spammers are using the "thumbs down" and the spam marker to obliterate the positive comments.
javgirl 4 years ago
I don't think you know what a spammer is...
flufbus 4 years ago
Chad and steve have over 200 billion dollars because of this site, jeeze
Xestriker 4 years ago
Guys, we love you. I'd like to say something more meaninful...but hell...we just do!
Great ideas pay of, right? Thanks!
ancovicka10 4 years ago
Chad & Steve are amazing =D
b0bwhyb3n 4 years ago
We really miss Oprah over here in the UK, she hasn't been on for a while here, its nice to be able to catch up here on youtube,
Oprah please do a deal with a british channel so we can see you here again.
watchtheskies 4 years ago
Yes...British TV is so dead and stale. Oprah's probably too lively. It upsets the schedulers.
coolitababy 4 years ago
Hey Chad and Steve,
How about celebrating the people that help make your site as popular as it is!!! Host an event to celebrate the You Tube Stars!!! Just an idea!!!
Marie Fuentes
Westerville, Ohio
maria671 4 years ago 5
Funny guys. great invention! Garages... the birthplace of it all!
mmlsweet 4 years ago
Allow comments!
pedram5 4 years ago
Thanks for Youtube guys!!!
JosephTakahashi 4 years ago 6
Holy crap theese guys are rich. Imagine just starting a website with a friend and ending up a millionaire
callester 4 years ago 6
Chad and Steve thank you both for giving people like me a chance to broadcast ourselves.....Thank you for your vision. I love youtube, I really do. I've watched over 15.000 videos to date and I'm going to keep watching and uploading.......thanks so much......Oneloveatatime
oneloveatatime 4 years ago 4
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We love you Oprah! Mr. & Mrs. GeezerArt
geezerart 4 years ago
Chad's cute.
Tsaravitch 4 years ago
well down guys for youtube Ur dream has come true and the people of the world and my self thank you
topliam 4 years ago
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Me and my wife are from Ireland but we live in Canada now 19 years and we were just talking today how we would like to go visit Chicago.. then we realised how nice it would be to get on the OPRAH show.....so we must post a video on You Tube and beg for Tickets...I wonder would that work.....Please lol....You Tube has many advantages!
beroconnell 4 years ago
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i hope more celebs come to youtube
UrbanAngel23 4 years ago
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Thank you for YouTube! What other invention in history has allowed the everyman to be in control of his own destiny? YouTube is free and global - unlike many other "get discovered" gimmicks and tv shows - where you can just put your talent or thoughts out there and gather the attention of the world.
manhattanbound11 4 years ago
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CHAD AND STEVE AND OPRAH ARE GODS!
pfcbangin 4 years ago
false apostles at least!
thedreamdealer 4 years ago
these guys are multi millionaires...but still decent and modest.
expio 4 years ago
nope! multi- billionaires- 200 bill.
wccodelyoko 4 years ago
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Just wanted to say thanks to you guys for being brilliant enough to come up with youtube. i hope it can do for my show what it has done for so many other people!!!
LaurensShow 4 years ago
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Dear Chad & Steve ...it's a miracle that you have all of these classical artists posted on your website - it gives the emerging artist a yardstick with which to measure their abilities...Bravo to you both!
DMontefiore 4 years ago
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isn't it like "i'm glad oprah got on youtube" and not "i'm glad chad & steve got on oprah on youtube (there own site)" haha
dennisderaaf 4 years ago
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those guys are my heros!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shaunna100 4 years ago 3
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This is Great Love that you are getting involved with our YouTube Community. Have fun, I know I do. This has really change the way I see myself in a positive way.
novmoon 4 years ago
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The creators of youtube how cool are they and their masterpeice is our gain. Youtube is the coolest website around good luck to them.
katie2333 4 years ago
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I can't wait! I don't get to watch Oprah here, but I can finally see she on youtube!
KunoichiRaiu 4 years ago
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YaY!!! Oprah on youtube!!!
agenttube007 4 years ago 5
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WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! GO OPRAH!!!!
Pik0PikoChan 4 years ago
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Wow...not only is it great that Oprah is now on youtube, she is also bringing youtube to her show. I am definitely tuning in.
DXborderline 4 years ago
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great to see oprah expanding her insite to the online community!
cfundevil 4 years ago
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Congrats on getting on Oprah!
xAccordianGuyx 4 years ago
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Nice to see you on YouTube Oprah!
emptyangel 4 years ago
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Love those guys!!! They are amazing and we are all so thankful to them. Why? Because EVERYONE loves youtube!! I am glad they got to be on Oprah because they obviously deserve it!!
swaywithme1 4 years ago 34