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Vanity Fair and TechCrunch recently reported that Yik Yak is in trouble, a company that raised over $70 million dollars and valued at…
Press enter or click to view image in full size Social Media Tech Apps The Inherent Problem with Anonymous Apps David Byttow 4 min read · Apr 11, 2016 -- 34 Listen Share Vanity Fair and TechCrunch recently reported that Yik Yak is in trouble, a company that raised over $70 million dollars and valued at around $400 million. At the time it last raised, Yik Yak had exploded across thousands of campuses in the US, propelling it to the top ranks in downloads on iOS and Android. Here’s the problem: Yik Yak rocketed because it was entertaining and relatable to their college demographic. But, like mos
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