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

Minecraft

Would you believe that one person could create a game that would become the world's best-selling game? But Swedish Markus Persson not only believed it, but also created the most popular computer game today. Minecraft is second only to Tetris in terms of sales, but both children and adults enjoy building a castle out of cubes or wandering 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 crowdfunding, but his company was bought by Facebook for more than $2 billion!

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 Biani, 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 is also a wide range of topics: from art to biology, from physics to guitar playing. The total price of the platform is about $170 million.