Jan Koum, the Ukrainian-American internet inventor and computer programmer, has significantly impacted the tech world with his creation of WhatsApp. As the CEO and co-founder of this revolutionary mobile messaging application, Koum's entrepreneurial journey reached new heights when Facebook Inc. acquired WhatsApp for a staggering USD $19 billion in 2014.
In his interview with Alex Fishman at Startup Grind Global 2017 in Silicon Valley, Koum sheds light on WhatsApp's incredible journey to 1 billion users and its unprecedented $19 billion exit. This captivating conversation offers valuable insights into the success story of WhatsApp and the vision behind its groundbreaking achievements.