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Jawed Karim: The Quiet Genius Behind YouTube

Jawed Karim is a YouTube co-founder who uploaded the platform's first video. A visionary tech pioneer, he helped revolutionise online video sharing.<br><br><br><br><br><br>

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Jawed Karim: The Quiet Genius Behind YouTube

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  1. Jawed Karim: The Quiet Genius Behind YouTube When people talk about YouTube, names like Susan Wojcicki or even the platform’s more famous creators often come up. But behind this global giant stands one of its lesser-known yet most important co-founders — Jawed Karim. Quiet, reserved, and incredibly smart, Karim played a vital role in creating what would become the world’s biggest video-sharing website. Early Life and Passion for Technology Jawed Karim was born on October 28, 1979, in Merseburg, East Germany, to a Bangladeshi father and a German mother. His family moved to the United States during his

  2. childhood, eventually settling in Minnesota. Growing up, Karim was always fascinated by computers and technology. He studied computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, though he left early to work for PayPal — a decision that changed his life forever. It was there that he met Steve Chen and Chad Hurley, the other two minds behind YouTube. The Birth of YouTube In 2005, the internet had no easy way to upload and share videos. Karim, Chen, and Hurley wanted to fix that. Together, they built a platform where anyone could post videos and share them instantly — something we take for granted today but was revolutionary at the time. Jawed Karim was especially focused on building the technical foundation of YouTube. While his co-founders worked on design and user interface, Karim made sure the platform actually worked behind the scenes.

  3. The First YouTube Video On April 23, 2005, Jawed uploaded a video titled “Me at the zoo” — the very first video on YouTube. The 19-second clip, filmed at the San Diego Zoo, shows Karim casually talking about elephants. It may not seem like much, but it marked the beginning of a cultural shift in how people used the internet. That video still exists on YouTube today and has millions of views — a humble start to what is now a platform with over 2 billion users. Life After YouTube

  4. Karim stepped back from day-to-day operations at YouTube shortly after its launch. Instead, he chose to continue his studies at Stanford University, where he completed a master's degree in computer science. Though he wasn't in the spotlight, he still held a significant stake in the company. When Google bought YouTube in 2006 for $1.65 billion, Karim walked away with shares worth tens of millions of dollars. Legacy and Influence Jawed Karim may not be a household name, but his influence is everywhere. YouTube changed the way we learn, entertain, and communicate, and Karim was a driving force behind that transformation. He continues to support startups and occasionally shares his thoughts on tech developments — often quietly, but always insightfully. Conclusion In a world full of loud voices and viral stars, Jawed Karim stands out for his humility and vision. He helped build one of the most powerful platforms in internet history — and did it without needing the spotlight. That’s the mark of a true innovator.

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