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Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Foundering: The TikTok Story, a Bloomberg Technology podcast that takes you inside the defining app of Gen Z. Our reporters and guests will be taking your questions right here on our YouTube channel on Wednesday, May 5th at 6PM EST. Become a member and join us in the live chat on Wednesday to share your questions! TikTok emerged as the defining app of a generation: a cultural tastemaker, a musical hitmaker and a launchpad for a new breed of celebrity. But as the app reached over 2 billion downloads, TikTok became a victim of its own success, attracting sharp scrutiny from the world’s two most powerful countries. In season two of Foundering, Bloomberg Technology reporter Shelly Banjo tracks the rise of TikTok by taking listeners inside the mysterious Chinese mega-startup behind the phenomenon and the political hysteria that followed. She is joined in conversation by Bloomberg social media reporter Kurt Wagner; Marjai Roberts, a former Musical.ly employee; and John Boyd Bolton, a former ByteDance employee. Catch up on Season 2: The TikTok Story here: https://www.bloomberg.com/foundering You can listen to all of Season 1: The WeWork Story here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqq4LnWs3olUarg-55iGQ821OKR1gtBF- Become a Quicktake Member to ask your questions: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join QuickTake Originals is Bloomberg's official premium video channel. We bring you insights and analysis from business, science, and technology experts who are shaping our future. We’re home to Hello World, Giant Leap, Storylines, and the series powering CityLab, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Green, and much more. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel QuickTake News for breaking global news and insight in an instant.