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Prior to the App Store, the chances of that happening, of somebody really young forming a company and in a period of no time really becoming a global provider of a game or something else, it really didn't happen. Now there are these success stories popping up everywhere.
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What this quote means
The App Store has democratized the opportunity for young entrepreneurs to achieve global success quickly.
Tim Cook highlights how the introduction of the App Store has revolutionized the tech landscape, enabling young individuals with innovative ideas to create companies that can reach a global audience in a matter of months. Before the App Store, it was uncommon for young entrepreneurs to succeed on such a large scale, but now, numerous success stories serve as evidence of this newfound possibility.
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App StoreSuccessEntrepreneurshipInnovationYouth
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Example use cases
In a speech at a tech conference, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of platforms that enable young innovators.
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