Since Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012, Instagram has grown more powerful over the years and become one of the world’s largest social media networks with over 1 billion global active users. At SXSW conference last week, Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger talked about the founding stories, market change for tech firms and the rise of Instagram after the acquisition.

The two founders did not make any negative comments on Facebook at the conference despite the abrupt resignation last September. Instead, both were optimistic towards the change and development of the platform. “If this thing gets to that scale that we want it to get to which is why we’re doing this deal, the autonomy will eventually not be there as much because it’s so important. So in some ways it’s just an unavoidable thing if you’re successful.” said Systrom.

Since the Facebook acquisition, the pressures from disorganized administrative management and system operation within Instagram have been greatly alleviated. Systrom and Krieger agreed that the platform has grown more powerful and will remain competitive in the market, as it continues to leverage its strengths and audience in a more integrated corporation system.

All in all losing autonomy to make decision in the business may not be a bad thing after all, as Systrom mentioned it could be predicted in the very beginning if they want to take Instagram to the next level. For now, the two founders are exploring what to do next. “We’re giving ourselves the time to get curious about things again,” said Krieger. The discussion as well reveals the key to a successful business is to never settle but to view things at a different angle, and make appropriate changes when necessary.