Date of Birth | Nationality | Residence | Education | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|
30 May 1983 | American | San Francisco, California | Stanford University | Entrepreneur, Co-founder of Instagram |
Kevin Systrom is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Instagram, a popular photo-sharing and social networking service. He was born on 30 May 1983 in Los Angeles, California. He attended Stanford University, where he studied computer science and engineering.
In 2010, Systrom and his business partner Mike Krieger launched Instagram, which quickly became one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. In 2012, Facebook acquired Instagram for $1 billion, making Systrom a billionaire.
Systrom is also the co-founder of the venture capital firm, Slow Ventures, which invests in early-stage startups. He is also a board member of the non-profit organization, Code.org, which is dedicated to increasing access to computer science education.
Systrom was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Holliston, Massachusetts. He attended Middlesex School, a private boarding school in Concord, Massachusetts. He then went on to Stanford University, where he studied computer science and engineering.
After graduating from Stanford, Systrom worked at Google as a product manager. In 2010, he and his business partner Mike Krieger launched Instagram, a mobile photo-sharing and social networking service. The app quickly gained popularity and in 2012, Facebook acquired Instagram for $1 billion.
In 2013, Systrom and Krieger left Instagram to pursue other projects. Systrom is now the co-founder of the venture capital firm, Slow Ventures, which invests in early-stage startups. He is also a board member of the non-profit organization, Code.org, which is dedicated to increasing access to computer science education.
Systrom is a close friend of Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook. He has also been photographed with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber.
Systrom is known for his inspirational quotes, such as:
"If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late."
"The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks."
"The key to success is to focus on the things that are important and to ignore the rest."
Systrom has been criticized for his role in the sale of Instagram to Facebook. Critics have argued that the sale was a missed opportunity to create a truly independent social media platform.
Systrom is an avid photographer and enjoys traveling. He is also a fan of the San Francisco Giants baseball team.
Systrom is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Social Media. He was also named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company in 2012.