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The Social Network (2010) directed by David Fincher chronicles the rise of Facebook from its inception at Harvard to a global tech giant, highlighting the innovation and persistence that fueled its success. The film explores themes of betrayal, legal battles, and the ethical dilemmas faced by Mark Zuckerberg and his co-founders. Key lessons emphasize the importance of innovation, execution, and the costs associated with success.

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Entrepreneurship

The Social Network (2010) directed by David Fincher chronicles the rise of Facebook from its inception at Harvard to a global tech giant, highlighting the innovation and persistence that fueled its success. The film explores themes of betrayal, legal battles, and the ethical dilemmas faced by Mark Zuckerberg and his co-founders. Key lessons emphasize the importance of innovation, execution, and the costs associated with success.

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THE SOCIAL

NETWORK
A David Fincher Film (2010)

By: Tehreem, Amna, Hamna,


Mulaika, Eisha, Aimen
Contents
01 02 03 04
Introduction Plot / Storyline Main Characters Personality Traits

05 06 07
Achievements Challenges Lessons Learned
Introduction
The Social Netwrok (2010).
Directed by David Fincher.
From dorm room to global tech giant.
Based on 'The Accidental Billionaires'.
Innovation & persistence fuel success.
Conflicts over ownership & ethics.
Networking & strategic growth.
The cost of success.
Plot / Storyline
Over Harvard Beginnings – Mark Zuckerberg creates ‘Facemash’, a website comparing
student photos, which gets him into trouble.

The Birth of Facebook – Inspired by an idea from the Winklevoss twins, Mark develops
TheFacebook with co-founder Eduardo Saverin.

Rapid Growth – Facebook expands beyond Harvard, attracting users and investors,
including Sean Parker, who influences its direction.

Betrayal & Legal Battles – Eduardo is pushed out of the company, and the Winklevoss
twins sue Mark for stealing their idea.

The Price of Success – Mark becomes one of the youngest billionaires but at the cost of
friendships and legal troubles.
Main Characters

Mark Zuckerberg Eduardo Saverin Cameron Winklevoss Tyler Winklevoss

Sean Parker Divya Narendra Dustin Moskovitz


Personality Traits - Mark Zuckerberg

Intelligent & Skilled


Innovative
Ambitious & Visionary
Socially Detached
Ethically Ambiguous
Strategic & Calculated
Resilient
Achievements Founded a Disruptive Startup
Scaled Facebook globally
Secured Critical Investments
Leveraged Strategic Partnerships
Maintained Market Leadership
Made Tough Business Decisions
Overcame Legal & Ethical Challenges
Monetized Effectively
Challenges
Legal Battles – Lawsuits from Winklevoss twins & Saverin.

Ethical Dilemmas – Accusations of idea theft & betrayal.

Strained Partnerships – Fallout with Eduardo Saverin.

High-Stakes Decisions – Balancing loyalty & growth.

Competitive Pressure – Staying ahead in tech.

Trust Issues – Struggled with relationships.

Scaling Challenges – Managing rapid expansion.

Maintaining Control – External influence & power struggles.


Lessons Learned
Innovation Drives Success – Unique ideas can disrupt entire industries.

Execution Matters More Than Ideas – Turning an idea into reality is key.

Choose Business Partners Wisely – Trust and alignment are crucial.

Legal Awareness is Essential – Protect your ideas and ownership.

Ethics Impact Long-Term Success – Reputation and integrity matter.

Adaptability is Key – Navigating challenges ensures survival.

Networking Fuels Growth – Strategic connections accelerate success.

Success Comes at a Cost – Personal sacrifices are often inevitable.


THANK
YOU!

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