Jan Koum is an American business executive best known for playing Co-founder in Whatsapp.
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Best Known For:WhatsApp
Breakthrough:Became a multi-billionaire after selling WhatsApp to Facebook for approximately $19 billion in 2014
10 Quick Facts About Jan Koum
- Full Name: Jan Koum
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: WhatsApp
- Date of Birth: February 24, 1976
- Age: 50 years old
- Place of Birth: Kyiv, Ukraine
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Jan Koum Age
Jan Koum is 50 years old. He was born on February 24, 1976, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Jan Koum Height
Jan Koum stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
Education
He attended San Jose State University.
- San Jose State University
Career & Work
Jan Koum's career includes business leadership roles with WhatsApp and Yahoo.
Organization: WhatsApp
Role: CEO
Period: 2009–2018
Details: California
Organization: Yahoo
Role: Infrastructure Engineer
Period: 1997–2007
Details: California
Rise to Fame
Jan Koum rose to prominence for his role on WhatsApp.
Lesser Known Facts
- As a child in Ukraine, his house did not have hot water and his parents avoided using the phone to avoid government surveillance.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jan Koum
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 24, 1976
- Age: 50
- Birthday: February 24
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Kyiv, Ukraine
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
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- Brian Acton (Collaborator • WhatsApp Co-founder)
