Ramu yalamanchi biography for kids
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Social Networking Without Boundaries : hi5 CEO Ramu Yalamanchi (Part 1)
Posted on Saturday, Jun 7th 2008
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Ramu Yalamanchi runs hi5, one of the leading social networking companies in the world. The company is recognized as one of the fastest growing social networking companies. Here I discuss the strategy behind hi5 with Ramu and gain some of his insights for the future.
SM: Ramu, let’s start by discussing where you come from and some of your history.
RY: I grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago. My dad has been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember. He is an in industrial engineer by training, and he probably worked until the time I was ten. He was always dabbling in different types of businesses. He used to have an auto shop before moving on to a printing business. Today he is more involved with real estate. He is where I got a lot of early inspiration from. One of the biggest things I learned from him was persistence. No matter ho
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Ramu Yalamanchi is an American-born computer scientist and internet entrepreneur of Indian descent. He founded the social networking website hi5 and served as its CEO.[1] In 2007, Morgan Stanley’s Mary Meeker in her Technology / Internet Trends report [2] cited hi5 as the 10th largest website in the World. By 2008, hi5 was one of the largest social networking sites in the World,[3] the #1 social networking service for the Spanish speaking market, and a top 10 site in 20 countries across the globe. During college, Ramu was a partner at SponsorNet New Media. Ramu received a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.[4]
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History of Hi5: A Global Social Networking Journey
In the early 2000s, Hi5 emerged as a notable social networking platform, gaining significant popularity around the world. Launched in 2003, Hi5 offered a range of features that allowed users to connect, share content, and play games. Here’s a look at the history of Hi5, from its rise to its evolution.
The Launch and Early Days
Hi5 was founded in 2003 bygd Ramu Yalamanchi, with the goal of creating a global social network. At its inception, Hi5 allowed users to create profiles, upload photos, and connect with friends. The platform quickly gained traction, especially in Latin America, Asia, and parts of europe, becoming one of the most visited websites in several countries.
Key Features and Growth
During its peak years, Hi5 introduced several features that contributed to its widespread popularity. Users could create detailed profiles, including personal resultat, photos, and interests. The ability to add friends and utöka s