Quotes by Jan Koum

Jan Koum, co-founder of WhatsApp, is a testament to the power of resilience and innovation. Born on February 24, 1976, in Ukraine, Koum emigrated to the United States in 1992, where he faced financial hardships. His passion for technology led him to a career at Yahoo!, where he honed his skills. In 2009, he and Brian Acton launched WhatsApp, creating a messaging platform that transformed global communication. Koum’s journey from a humble background to a tech billionaire exemplifies the American dream and the impact of perseverance.

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"Communication is at the very core of our society. That's what makes us human."

Jan Koum

"Advertising isn't just the disruption of aesthetics, the insults to your intelligence and the interruption of your train of thought. At every company that sells ads, a significant portion of their engineering team spends their day tuning data mining, writing better code to collect all your personal data."

Jan Koum

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