COMPANY·HISTORIES
NAIC 425110

Business to Business Electronic Markets

How the companies in this industry began, and the forces that shaped them.

2companies1998–1998founding years2still active0no longer operating
§ 01

The industry over time

Companies foundedEconomyTechnologyEnvironment
FoundedLeap Wireless International, Inc.FoundedLeap Wireless International, Inc.
1998
2000
EconomyThe dot-com bubble bursts.
2001
EconomyThe September 11 attacks; a recession follows.
2004
TechnologySocial media and Web 2.0 begin to take hold.
2007
TechnologyThe iPhone launches the smartphone era.
2008
EconomyThe global financial crisis freezes credit.
2010
TechnologyCloud computing goes mainstream for business.
2015
EnvironmentThe Paris Agreement sets global climate targets.
2020
EconomyThe COVID-19 pandemic upends the global economy.
2022
EconomyInflation spikes; central banks raise rates sharply.
2023
TechnologyGenerative AI reaches mainstream business use.
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The companies

Leap Wireless International, Inc. →
Active · founded 1998
Leap Wireless International, Inc.
Leap Wireless International, Inc. →
Active · founded 1998
Leap Wireless International, Inc.
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