This release was sent intentionally to the Pivot Animation groups for testing but the Beta was leaked from various unofficial sources to the general public. It also fixed a few minor bugs, added the buttons to the main interface to bring a stick figure in front or behind other figures, and could automatically check to make sure the user didn't lose any unsaved projects. This allowed a much wider scope of animation choice for Pivot users. This version implemented the 'Stick Figure Builder', which allowed users to create their own stick figure designs saved in the STK format. The second major release of the Pivot Stickfigure Animator. This was one of the first animation programs available on the computer. Users were given few options of image optimization, compression or resizing when saving their animation. Animations could be saved in the PIV (Pivot Project File) or exported as Animated. Stick figures were limited to one type of stick figure, the default stick figure. The first version of Pivot Animator had several software bugs.
In this interview, Weinman shares the journey that led to her $1.5 billion exit, how and why she has continued reinventing herself, and her top advice for entrepreneurs.Development and history First release She's now the president of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and invests in independent filmmakers using charitable grants. Working relentlessly on Lynda for the past 20 years and now in her early 60s, Weinman has set her sights on a new course. Even though Weinman never thought about selling, when the offer came in, she knew she had to pull the trigger. ’s growth was slow going until social media gained ground in 2006, a movement that helped catapult her company's revenue to $40 million and beyond. To weather the economic storm, she transitioned to the online subscription business model of. The company started as a brick-and-mortar classroom, but after the economic decline that followed the tragic terror attacks of September 11, 2001, Weinman was forced to take Lynda in a new direction. She continued to pivot, until her creative endeavors eventually led her to education, and a business model that allowed her to teach thousands of laypeople about complex tech topics. Her journey started with a career in animation and special effects, of all things, and even included running a punk store on L.A.’s Sunset Strip. In fact, it's that very spirit of constant evolution that led her to become a trailblazer in the online education space, and to ultimately make a massive exit. Weinman is no stranger to the concept of reinvention. What is she doing now? She is reinventing herself and enjoying her new role as a champion of independent film. Lynda Weinman sold her 20-year company to LinkedIn for $1.5 billion.
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