Jan Koum Biography
Jan Koum cofounded WhatsApp, now the world's biggest mobile messaging service, in 2009. Facebook bought it for about $22 billion in cash and stock in 2014; Koum sits on Facebook's board. Born in the Ukraine, Koum and his mother immigrated to California when he was 16 and got an apartment through government assistance. She babysat, he swept floors to make ends meet. When she was diagnosed with cancer, they lived off her disability. He had a knack for computers and got a job working at Yahoo as a security and infrastructure engineer for nine years under Yahoo cofounder and billionaire David Filo, before leaving in 2007. In October 2014 Koum donated roughly $555 million of Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which provides grants for local needs, and has diverted some of the funds to several undisclosed causes. Between February and May 2016, Koum donated just over 6 million shares of Facebook to an undisclosed recipient.
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Jan Koum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jan Koum for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jan Koum generally travels from Mountain View, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Max Levchin, Barbara Corcoran and Steven Bartlett. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jan Koum for an upcoming event.
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Twitter's Founder, Facebook Pledge Support For Apple As It Fights ...
... tweeted that forcing companies to hack into customer devices and data “could be a troubling precedent,” while WhatsApp leader Jan Koum said in a Facebook ...
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WhatsApp now has 900 million users, CEO Jan Koum says
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service Facebook purchased last year, now has more than 900 million users — eclipsing services such as WeChat, ...
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WhatsApp Is Nearing a Billion Users—Now It's Time to Find the Money
Jan Koum is disappointed. WhatsApp only has 990 million users. But as disappointments go, it's a small one. He just has to figure out how to make it pay.
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Forget Apple vs. the FBI: WhatsApp Just Switched on Encryption for ...
WhatsApp founders Jan Koum (L) and Brian Acton (R). Click to Open Overlay Gallery WhatsApp founders Jan Koum, left, and Brian Acton, right.Michael Friberg ...
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WhatsApp's Jan Koum and Brian Acton Want to Connect the World ...
After toiling away in the Yahoo boiler room, Jan Koum and Brian Acton launched WhatsApp, a service that lets users send and receive free texts via the Internet.
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How do I book Jan Koum to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Jan Koum for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jan Koum, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $100,000 - $200,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jan Koum, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jan Koum speak about?
Jan Koum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Design, Social Media and Marketing. -
Where does Jan Koum travel from?
Jan Koum generally travels from Mountain View, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jan Koum?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jan Koum for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jan Koum for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jan Koum or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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