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Silicon Valley is the nickname given to the region of Northern California, where many of the world’s largest and most prominent global technology companies, and some emerging startups, have their headquarters. Those that reside here include Apple, Facebook, and Google, among others. The nickname started in the 1970s because of the many manufacturers of silicon chips (used in computers and other electronic devices) located there.

Odeo would later play a large role in creating Twitter, one of the most successful social media companies in the world. Working at the company was an excellent experience for Systrom.

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