Every decade, even every year, has been marked by an incredible discovery or invention, both in the 21st and previous centuries. Scientists discovered new elements, engineers invented new mechanisms, and creative people created huge projects that are still at the peak of popularity today. Yes, we are talking about startups - initiatives of young people who have experienced ups and downs but have secured the positions of world-famous companies. We will tell you about the top startups below.

Minecraft

Could you believe that one person could create a game that would become the best-selling game in the world? The Swede Markus Persson not only believed it, but also created what is essentially the most popular computer game today. Minecraft is second only to Tetris in terms of sales, but both children and adults are eager to build a castle out of cubes or wander around different locations with friends.

Oculus

According to most scientists, virtual reality is the future. Everyone would like to visit an amusement park or the mountains without even leaving home. This opportunity was realized by Palmer Lucky, who actually designed some of the first virtual reality glasses in his garage. Not only did the project receive considerable funds from crowdfunding, but his company was bought out by Facebook for more than 2 billion dollars. Dollars!

Modern popular social networks

Yes, we are talking about YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Previously, these were essentially local applications for correspondence within a single group of people. Instagram originated from a public forum where people posted photos of whiskey. And today, these projects reach millions or even billions of people, promoting the process of globalization and making communication between people easier.

Udemy

If you are a student, you have most likely heard of this platform. But did you know that its founder, Gagan Biana, essentially started it by accident? Initially, it was planned as a website where he would provide IT and technology consultations, and today there are thousands of courses, both paid and free. There are also a lot of topics: from art to biology, from physics to guitar playing. The total price of the platform is about 170 million dollars. Dollars.