00:00You know, the story of BlackBerry Phones, right?
00:02A Canadian company that made the most secure phones,
00:05which were used by top executives, to confidential business deals.
00:09But we bet you don't know what role this guy played in the story.
00:12So let's tell you.
00:12BlackBerry Limited is a Canadian telecommunications company based in Waterloo, Ontario.
00:17It was founded in 1984 and incorporated on September 24, 1985.
00:22Mike launched the company with two other engineers, Doug and Tom.
00:25The trio was trying to capitalize on the growing popularity of portable mobile phones.
00:30They wanted to create a phone with better security features than those available on the market.
00:34But they didn't have enough money to start the company.
00:36So they took out a loan from their families and friends.
00:39Once they had the capital, they set about creating the perfect phone for businesses.
00:43Their first product was a handheld computer called the BlackBerry, which was released in 1988.
00:48The device was an instant hit with businesses who loved its advanced security features.
00:51By 1992, BlackBerry had become one of the leading providers of handheld computers for businesses.
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