Brian Acton

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About

Brian Acton is an American technology executive and software developer best known for co-founding WhatsApp alongside Jan Koum in 2009. Following WhatsApp's $19 billion acquisition by Facebook in 2014, Acton left the company in 2017 over disagreements regarding user privacy and monetization, forfeiting $850 million in unvested equity options. In 2018, he invested over $105 million into founding the non-profit Signal Technology Foundation, where he serves as executive chairperson and interim CEO of Signal Messenger LLC.

Known For

Co-founding WhatsApp, selling it to Facebook for $19 billion, and establishing the non-profit Signal Technology Foundation.

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Education

Stanford University🌍Mid ContinentalAlumnus of Stanford University

Leadership & Employment

WhatsApp🌐High GlobalCo-founder of WhatsAppCo-founded in 2009; held ~22% stake at time of 2014 acquisition

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Jan KoumGenerate Profile →Co-founder of WhatsApp with Jan Koum

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