Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

72. Corporate Giants II: Digital Disruptors


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In this episode we find out how digital disruptors got their names. From booking travel and managing money to exchanging clothing and finding partners, these websites and apps are at the forefront of innovation. Depop's name was first intended for a music blog, while eBay began its journey as AuctionWeb. Venmo's name stems from a playful twist on a Latin word and Monzo turned to its social media followers when it needed to rebrand. Also explored are the name origins of Lyft, Starling, VRBO and Uber.

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