Finding Genius Podcast

Internet Origins: Ken McCarthy On 'How The Web Won' & The Rise Of A Connected World

Dec 23, 2024
Ken McCarthy, an internet marketing pioneer and author of 'How the Web Won,' shares insights into the fascinating history of the internet. He discusses how the web evolved from a niche to a mainstream platform in the 1990s, driven by key figures like Jim Clark and Mark Andreessen. Ken highlights the democratization of online access and the early challenges of internet commercialization. He also reflects on the grassroots revolution that shaped today's digital landscape and its lasting legacy on creativity and information access.
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