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Jan Koum is the chief executive officer of WhatsApp. Koum is based in USA. Earlier roles include positions at WhatsApp. Koum was born in 1976 in Kyiv and educated at San Jose State University.
Jan Borysovych Koum is an American billionaire businessman and computer programmer. He is the co-founder and former CEO of WhatsApp, a mobile messaging app which was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for US$19.3 billion. According to Forbes, he has an estimated net worth of US$15.2 billion as of October 2023, making him one of the richest people in the world. Koum was ranked 44th on the Forbes' list of richest Americans in 2023 with a net worth of $15.1 billion.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Jan Koum's major philanthropic activities, particularly a $200 million donation to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center, which has been characterized as a record gift to Israeli healthcare. The headlines also note Koum's background, including earlier financial hardship, and reference additional political contributions made by the WhatsApp co-founder.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- February 24, 1976 · Kyiv
- Citizenship
- Ukraine, United States
- Education
- San Jose State University
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Jan Koum: FAQ
- Where did Jan Koum work previously?
- Earlier roles include WhatsApp (CEO, until 2018).
- Where was Jan Koum educated?
- Jan Koum studied at San Jose State University.