Evan Spiegel
Evan Spiegel is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder and chief executive officer of Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat.
Evan Spiegel is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder and chief executive officer of Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat. Born in Los Angeles in 1990, he helped create Snapchat while a student at Stanford University and later became one of the world’s youngest billionaires. He is also known for his philanthropy and board roles in business and nonprofit organizations.
Early life and education
Evan Spiegel was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1990. He later attended Stanford University, where he studied product design and developed the idea that became Snapchat.
Snapchat and Snap Inc.
Spiegel co-founded Snapchat with Bobby Murphy while at Stanford. The app began as Picaboo in 2011 and evolved into Snapchat, with Snap Inc. later becoming its parent company.
Business career
Spiegel has led Snap Inc. as chief executive officer since its early growth period. He became widely known as one of the youngest billionaires after Snap’s rise and public listing.
Philanthropy and board service
Spiegel and Bobby Murphy created the Snap Foundation, and Spiegel formed the Spiegel Family Fund in 2017. He has also served on boards and participated in business policy organizations.
Key facts
- Co-founded Snapchat with Bobby Murphy while studying at Stanford University.
- Is the co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., Snapchat’s parent company.
- Snapchat was originally launched as Picaboo in 2011 before becoming Snapchat.
- Was reported to be the world’s youngest billionaire in 2015.
- Has served on corporate and nonprofit boards, including KKR & Co. and the Berggruen Institute.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_SpiegelSupports: Birth date, nationality, role as co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., and net worth reference.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/evan-spiegelSupports: Birthplace, Stanford University background, creation of Snapchat, and marriage to Miranda Kerr.
- Berggruen Institute — https://www.berggruen.org/people/evan-spiegelSupports: CEO role, Stanford education, philanthropy, board service, and family fund information.
- The Business of Fashion — https://www.businessoffashion.com/people/evan-spiegel/Supports: Co-founding Snapchat, Stanford connection, and product description of Snapchat.