Why Yahoos Refused $44 Billion from Microsoft to later be sold 10 times less to Verizon . nztech [jpoNUuxq0qq]

Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT

In 2017, Yahoo sold its core business for $4.48 billion. This after rejecting a $44 billion offer from Microsoft less than a decade prior. The lesson: Vision, not just talent or money, is key to future success. #nztech #internethistory #kiwitech #google #yahoo #nzinnovation #aotearoa #techhistory #techinnovation