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Описание: Silicon Valley celebrates pioneers, but the market only rewards survivors. In 2015, Fitbit was the undisputed king of wearables with a $4 billion valuation and a product everyone recognized. But just a few years later, they were sold to Google for half their peak value.

In this deep dive, we analyze the brutal business mechanics that crushed Fitbit. From the premium "walled garden" strategy of the Apple Watch to the aggressive, low-margin pricing of Xiaomi’s Mi Band, Fitbit found itself stuck in a "dead zone" where it couldn't compete on features or price.

What you’ll learn in this video:
How the "Squeeze Play" works in global tech markets.
The danger of building a product without a software ecosystem.
Why being a "pioneer" often makes you a target for bigger players.
The real reason Google stepped in to buy the remains.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional Financial advisor. Please seek a certified professional financial advisor before making any final monetary decision.

Timestamps:-
00:00 – Fitbit Creates a New Fitness Culture
How Fitbit turned daily steps into a mainstream lifestyle movement

00:48 – The Simple Idea That Sparked Wearable Tracking
How motion sensors inspired the first Fitbit clip

01:37 – From Pocket Clip to Wrist Revolution
Why the move to wristbands unlocked massive growth

02:05 – Social Fitness and the Rise of Fitbit’s App
How gamification and competition fueled daily engagement

02:37 – The IPO and Peak Market Leadership
Fitbit goes public and dominates early wearables

03:00 – Tech Giants Prepare to Enter the Market
Why success attracted powerful competitors

03:27 – Apple Watch Changes Consumer Expectations
How Apple redefined wearables with ecosystem power

04:18 – Xiaomi Undercuts the Market on Price
Low-cost bands squeeze Fitbit from the bottom

05:03 – Acquisitions, Smartwatches, and Missed Timing
Pebble, Ionic, and the struggle to keep pace

05:55 – Declining Stock and Strategic Pivots
Subscriptions, shrinking margins, and fading confidence

06:24 – Google Acquires Fitbit
Why Google stepped in and what changed afterward

07:07 – Lessons from Fitbit’s Rise and Fall
Why being first is not enough to stay ahead

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