Brian Acton
American computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur, co-founder of WhatsApp
Brian Acton (born 1972) is an computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur. He is the executive chairman of the Signal Foundation.[4][5]
Brian Acton | |
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| Born | 1972/1973 (age 51–52)[1] Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Bachelor of Science |
| Alma mater | |
| Years active | 1992 – present |
| Organization | Signal Foundation |
| Known for |
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| Title | Executive Chairman[2][3] |
| Spouse | Tegan Acton |
He previously worked at Yahoo!, and currently works at the company he founded, WhatsApp.[6]
Education
changeActon graduated from Lake Howell High School.[7] Acton started studying engineering from the University of Pennsylvania but left after a year to study at Stanford.[7] He holds bachelor's degree in computer science from Stanford University.[8]
Career
changeIn 1992, he became a systems administrator for Rockwell International, before becoming a product tester at Apple Inc. and Adobe Systems. In 1996, he became the 44th employee hired by Yahoo inc.
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Brian Acton". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
- ↑ Marlinspike, Moxie; Acton, Brian (21 February 2018). "Signal Foundation". Signal.org. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ "Statement of Information". businesssearch.sos.ca.gov. California Secretary of State. 28 August 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ↑ "Signal Foundation". signal.org. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Brian Acton". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Sentinel, By Richard Burnett, Orlando. "Billionaire-to-be Brian Acton got tech start at Lake Howell High". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Facebook turned down WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton for job in 2009". the Guardian. 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2021-05-02.