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How Cisco Survived The Dot Com Crash
In October 2026, we look back at the most brutal market correction in tech history. When the dot-com bubble burst, Cisco Systems went from being the world’s most valuable company to facing a massive inventory crisis and a stock price that collapsed by ninety percent. Lucas and Luna break down how CEO John Chambers didn’t just cut costs—he fundamentally restructured the company’s supply chain and sales culture to survive the crash. This isn't just about surviving; it's about how one firm turned a near-death experience into the foundation for its cloud-era dominance. We examine the…
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