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Snapchat Branches Out
Turning to a different Silicon Valley story, Snapchat is seeking another round of funding from venture capital firms. The company is reportedly valued at $19 billion: a lot of money for an app that’s ephemeral, literally. Snapchat lets you share pictures and short videos that disappear once they’re watched.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readTurning to a different Silicon Valley story, Snapchat is seeking another round of funding from venture capital firms. The company is reportedly valued at $19 billion: a lot of money for an app that’s ephemeral, literally. Snapchat lets you share pictures and short videos that disappear once they’re watched. Now, however, it’s trying to extend its impact by branching out into news and other media content.
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The full episode
2 of 5A Juicy Silicon Valley Legal Fight, “Virunga,” and the Plight of the Monarchs- 0:00Silicon Valley Closely Watches Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
- 10:46Snapchat Branches OutYou’re reading this
- 18:20Apple Cars and Tesla Woes
- 27:58"Virunga"
- 43:47The Plight of the Monarch