Description: Sam:) began as a project to randomly connect strangers for text-based conversation.

Source: FinancialPost.com

Date: Sep 19, 2016

Link: http://business.financialpost.com/executive/smart-shift/jumping-on-the-bot-bandwagon-chatty-mcchatface-developers-aim-to-kik-start-real-conversations

Questions for Discussions:

• What are the challenges for tech start-ups like Sam:)?
• How is the software different from other social media?
• Strategically, how would you try to grow the user base?