Company Forensics

Our Company Forensics series covers success and failure stories from venture-backed startups.

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Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Nov 9
The Silicon Valley Dystopia

Silicon Valley was once the place where dreams came true. But as the Bay Area has solidified its reputation, it has also caused a seismic shift in living conditions. Is it worth living there? Are people happy to live there?

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Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Mar 1
Tinder vs Bumble: a legal and sentimental battle

It's hard to believe that Bumble, Tinder's biggest competitor was founded by a former team member and partner to one of its co-founders. The Tinder vs Bumble battle has escalated to lawsuits, but that is only the beginning of the fight for the online dating reign.

Forensics
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Nov 27
The Steve Jobs Pixar relationship: how the animation company almost bankrupt him

Steve Jobs saved Pixar, but at a heavy cost. In fact, he almost went bankrupt. Here's the fascinating story of how it happened.

Forensics
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Nov 18
What happened to Subway? It’s not only about Jared.

What happened to Subway? It's demise is more than just Jared Foegle. Subway fell because of a lot of factors, many of which contributed to its success.

Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Nov 2
The Pandora Papers explained

The Pandora Papers shook the world, but the reality is that tax havens will likely continue to open loopholes for wealthy individuals to pay less taxes.

Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Aug 28
Boosted Board out of business: the story behind the fire

With a brief declaration on Boosted’s website, Russakow told the world that it “will continue to pursue strategic options under new ownership.” It was the end: Boosted Board out of business.

Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Jul 14
The biggest Kickstarter fails of all time

Kickstarter has become one of the most popular crowdfunding platforms in the world. Some ideas have end up with millions in backing and the biggest kickstarter fails have seen that money dissapear.

Bernardo Montes de Oca
Bernardo M.
Jun 2
Where is Silicon Valley and how was it built

While it's likely the source of your smartphone, your computer and the social media platforms you consume, many simply don't know where is Silicon Valley and how this unique piece of land was forged.

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The Silicon Valley Dystopia
The Silicon Valley Dystopia
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Silicon Valley was once the place where dreams came true. But as the Bay Area has solidified its reputation, it has also caused a seismic shift in living conditions. Is it worth living there? Are people happy to live there?
Image contains Tinder and Bumble logos
Tinder vs Bumble: a legal and sentimental battle
Tinder vs Bumble: a legal and sentimental battle
Bernardo Montes de Oca
It's hard to believe that Bumble, Tinder's biggest competitor was founded by a former team member and partner to one of its co-founders. The Tinder vs Bumble battle has escalated to lawsuits, but that is only the beginning of the fight for the online dating reign.
Image for Steve Jobs Pixar article: Buzzlightear next to Woody, but Woody's face is cropped and replaced with Steve jobs, against a yellow background
The Steve Jobs Pixar relationship: how the animation company almost bankrupt him
The Steve Jobs Pixar relationship: how the animation company almost bankrupt him
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Steve Jobs saved Pixar, but at a heavy cost. In fact, he almost went bankrupt. Here's the fascinating story of how it happened.
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What happened to Subway? It’s not only about Jared.
What happened to Subway? It’s not only about Jared.
Bernardo Montes de Oca
What happened to Subway? It's demise is more than just Jared Foegle. Subway fell because of a lot of factors, many of which contributed to its success.
Image for Is Omaze a Scam: Emilia clark is holding a sign that invites others to let her host a finale party, with a studio in the background
Is Omaze a scam? Find out how the famous charity works!
Is Omaze a scam? Find out how the famous charity works!
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Omaze offers dream experiences and fabulous prizes. Plus, it's got the backing of celebrities, but is Omaze a scam? Read this article to find out.
Google Inbox article: a hand holding a smartphone with google inbox. In the background, it reads: "when Gmail was cool", in black lettering, with a yellow background.
What happened to Google Inbox? Here's how Google cancelled its best product
What happened to Google Inbox? Here's how Google cancelled its best product
Bernardo Montes de Oca
People loved Google Inbox, but now it's gone. Why did Google decide to ditch this great idea? Read this article to find out
The Rappi logo in front of Caya, Slidebean Founder, and a yellow background with Rappi written on it
How the Rappi founders created a unicorn
How the Rappi founders created a unicorn
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Rappi is one of Latin America's most important startups. But, how did it get to the top? And is Rappi a perfect company? Read to find out.
Blueprints of the General Magic device
What happened to General Magic?
What happened to General Magic?
Bernardo Montes de Oca
General Magic is the greatest company to fail. Here's its fascinating story, the characters behind it, and how it managed to change the world.
A smartwatch compared to a traditional watch.
Smartwatch vs Swiss watch: the decline of traditional watches
Smartwatch vs Swiss watch: the decline of traditional watches
Caya
It's the new battle: Smartwatch vs Swiss watch. In this article, we look at how Apple is beating the Swiss watch industry.
Boosted Board out of Business: company
Boosted Board out of business: the story behind the fire
Boosted Board out of business: the story behind the fire
Bernardo Montes de Oca
With a brief declaration on Boosted’s website, Russakow told the world that it “will continue to pursue strategic options under new ownership.” It was the end: Boosted Board out of business.
Duolingo owl saying hi in front of languages it teaches
What is Duolingo and why is it worth $2.1 Billion?
What is Duolingo and why is it worth $2.1 Billion?
Bernardo Montes de Oca
It's is now worth billions. But what is Duolingo and how did it get to have such a value? This article explains the fascinating origin and how this company makes money.
A sample of the Twitter Fleets user interface
Why Twitter is shutting down Fleets: the failed copycat
Why Twitter is shutting down Fleets: the failed copycat
David Marin
Twitter Fleets is shutting down because it failed compete with the original concept of stories, even though others have succeded at copying Snapchat. Before Snapchat introduced this idea of disappearing messages and content, back in 2013, every post on social media remained in the archives of the internet.
Fab-com Company Forensics
How Fab.com Went From Unicorn to Barely Alive
How Fab.com Went From Unicorn to Barely Alive
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Fab.com was a flash sales site that offered items curated by the unique taste of Bradford Shellhammer, Goldberg's partner. But it went from a billion-dollar valuation to a crash that almost put the company out of business.
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The biggest Kickstarter fails of all time
The biggest Kickstarter fails of all time
Bernardo Montes de Oca
Kickstarter has become one of the most popular crowdfunding platforms in the world. Some ideas have end up with millions in backing and the biggest kickstarter fails have seen that money dissapear.
Napster, company forensics
How Napster changed the music industry forever
How Napster changed the music industry forever
David Marin
With Apple Music and Spotify in standards today, it's easy to forget how Napster changed the music industry by being the first company to digitalize (and provide wide access) to music downloads.
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