Can you name a few of the biggest startup success stories and briefly explain why they are successful?

Sure. Airtasker is a successful Australian startup. It created an online marketplace where people can outsource tasks like cleaning, handyman work, etc. It has managed to connect service providers with those in need of services across Australia and has expanded overseas as well. Its achievement is in building a trusted platform that simplifies the process of getting small jobs done.

Sure. IKEA is an outstanding retail success. They are known for their flat - pack furniture concept. This not only reduces shipping costs but also allows customers to assemble the furniture themselves, which many find fun. Their large showrooms also let customers visualize how the furniture will look in their homes.

Malawi is an interesting 'third world success story'. It has made significant progress in agriculture, especially in the production of maize. The government has been promoting sustainable farming practices. Also, it has been working on improving access to education. In South America, Bolivia has had some success. It has been more assertive in using its natural resources, like lithium, for the benefit of its people. It has also been working on social programs to reduce poverty.

One of the biggest startup success stories is Airbnb. It started as a simple idea of renting out air mattresses in a living room and grew into a global hospitality giant. It revolutionized the travel and accommodation industry by allowing people to rent unique places all over the world.

There's also Jobberman. This startup has been successful in the recruitment space in Nigeria. It has created a platform where employers can find suitable candidates and job seekers can find relevant job opportunities. It has made the job search process more organized and accessible in Nigeria, especially with its online presence and wide reach.

Sure. Skinny Tan is one. It got support from the Dragons in the Den. After that, it became a popular brand in the self - tanning market. Their products are now sold in many beauty stores and online platforms.

Netflix also had a modest start. It was a small player in the video rental business initially. But then it revolutionized the way people consume media with its streaming service. This transformation led to a significant increase in its subscriber base and revenue, and consequently, its stock price shot up from a very low level to a very high one, making it a great example of a penny - stock - like success story.

Sure. Instagram is a well - known virgin startup success in tech. It started as a photo - sharing app with a simple and intuitive design. The founders capitalized on the growing trend of mobile photography and social sharing. By adding features like filters and hashtags, they made it easy and fun for users to share their photos. Eventually, it grew so popular that it was acquired by Facebook and has continued to be a dominant force in the social media space.

Japan's post - World War II economic miracle is a well - known success story. With government support, Japanese companies like Toyota and Sony grew rapidly. They focused on quality control, technological innovation, and efficient production processes, which enabled Japan to become one of the leading economies in the world.

Sure. GameStop is a recent and quite a wild stock success story. A group of retail investors on Reddit pushed up the price of GameStop stock in what was called the 'WallStreetBets' phenomenon. Another is Coinbase. With the rise of cryptocurrency, Coinbase, as a major cryptocurrency exchange, has seen its stock do well since going public. Also, Moderna has been a success story in the stock market recently. Its COVID - 19 vaccine development led to a significant increase in its stock value.