# @michael-girdley on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=IJzzoPEjs8I
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67494359-michael-girdley-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/552949b044.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-24T12:00:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Michael Girdley (@michael-girdley) — https://gondola.cc/michael-girdley

## Caption

At the height of its power, Yahoo had opportunities to acquire both Google and Facebook before either company became tech giants. Negotiations fell apart over what now seem like relatively small differences in valuation. Those missed deals would eventually become some of the most expensive "what ifs" in business history. As Google and Facebook soared, Yahoo's influence faded and the company was eventually sold for a fraction of its former value.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/eMctBbsRISE

#yahoo #google #facebook #technology #business

## Stats

- **Views:** 5,625
- **Likes:** 236
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 14

## Tags

yahoo, business, technology, google, facebook

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