# The time Apple lost $708M in 3 months | Sidebean

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Published: 2026-07-26T03:33:00+00:00
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The time Apple lost $708M in 3 months We help startups get started. Check us out at https://slidebean.com/youtube Book office hours with Caya: https://slidebean.com/caya LIVE discussion with the team after the Premiere: https://youtube.slidebean.com/discord ___________________ Apple might be the archetype of a rags-to-riches story. From hand-made computers to iPhones and iPods, Apple seems to have done it all. In 2018, it became the first trillion-dollar company, and along the way, it has reached cult-like status. With each new release, people flock to the stores to be the first with the latest iPhone and be a part of the brand. But the story is much more than just technology. There are enough Apple stories to fill books, feature films, and Youtube channels, but this is Company Forensics, and today we are going to talk about that time when Apple almost went out of business. Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere https://instagram.com/caya_here - Music by the amazing Tom Fox: https://tfbeats.com/ - This video contains information from various sources, including Walter Isaacson's book: Steve Jobs: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-how-microsoft-saved-apple?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-content 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 cre…

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