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Reddit ft. Steve Huffman - The Making (and Remaking) of the Front Page of the Internet

Crucible Moments

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The Birth of Reddit: From Idea to Platform

This chapter chronicles the inception of Reddit, detailing how the co-founders transitioned from a mobile food ordering app to creating a revolutionary internet platform for information sharing. It highlights key moments, mentor influence, and the innovative combination of user-generated content with community interaction that defined Reddit's early years. The narrative also dives into the emotional and personal challenges the team faced as they navigated the chaotic early days of establishing the site and fostering its growing community.

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