Evan Spiegel
Evan Spiegel is the co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., a position he has held since May 2012. He has been instrumental in shaping Snap into a technology company that empowers self-expression, overseeing its evolution beyond a messaging app to include AR technology and a strong content backbone. Under his leadership, Snap has grown to over 850 million monthly active users worldwide. Evan Spiegel co-founded Snapchat in 2011 while at Stanford University, launching the app that revolutionized ephemeral messaging. By 2015, he became the world's youngest billionaire, a testament to Snapchat's rapid growth and impact. Spiegel was recognized in Time's "100 Most Influential People in the World" in 2016 for his contributions to technology and innovation. Under his leadership, Snap Inc. went public in 2017, and he became one of the youngest public company CEOs at age 26. He also established the Snap Foundation in 2017, pledging millions in shares for charity, focusing on arts, education, and youth. These milestones underscore his commitment to innovation and empowering self-expression through technology.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Snapchat in 2011 while at Stanford University, launching ephemeral messaging that revolutionized communication.
- Became the world's youngest billionaire by 2015, reflecting Snapchat's rapid growth and impact.
- Recognized in Time's "100 Most Influential People in the World" in 2016 for contributions to technology and innovation.
- Led Snap Inc. to go public in 2017, becoming one of the youngest public company CEOs at age 26.
- Established the Snap Foundation in 2017, pledging millions in shares for arts, education, and youth initiatives.
About Snap Inc.
Snap Inc., founded in 2011, is a technology and social media company. It primarily helps individuals express themselves and communicate visually, targeting a young demographic (13-34 year olds). Core features include ephemeral messaging (Snapchat), augmented reality lenses, and Spectacles. Benefits include fostering real relationships and creative self-expression.