# Is Slack really worth $20 Billion? | Sidebean

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Published: 2026-07-28T18:00:00+00:00
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Is Slack really worth $20 Billion? Thanks to Pipedrive for sponsoring this video. Try Pipedrive free for 30 days and get a 25% off your first three months: https://bit.ly/pipedriveslidebean Is Slack really worth $20 Billion? Slack has become one of the preferred tools for organizations, big and small, to communicate between teams and individually. As more people turn to remote work, Slack has seen a considerable increase in paid memberships and simultaneous users connected. But just as the software is successful, it’s also divisive. Some love it, others, not so much. With so many productivity tools out there, Slack seems to stand out. So, is there a secret to their success? We’ll tell you in this episode of Company Forensics. #slidebean #startups #slack 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Born out of failure 2:43 - A PR marvel 4:47 - Tales of success 6:25 - Slack in detail 8:49 - Boom in use ---- Let us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-design?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content Read the article: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-slack-story Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_here Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes. Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain. Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storyte…

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