Kevin Systrom

Kevin Systrom

Co-founder and former CEO of Instagram, a leading photo and video-sharing social networking service, instrumental in developing and growing the platform from inception to acquisition by Facebook.

About

Kevin Systrom is an American entrepreneur and software engineer known for co-founding Instagram in 2010.
He played a pivotal role as CEO in shaping the app into one of the world's most popular social media platforms.
Under his leadership, Instagram grew rapidly, influencing digital culture and visual communication.
In 2012, Facebook acquired Instagram for approximately $1 billion, marking a significant milestone in tech industry history.
Systrom stepped down as CEO in 2018 but remains influential in technology and startup communities.

Areas of Expertise

entrepreneur CEO

Recent Podcasts

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Kevin Systrom: Instagram | Lex Fridman Podcast #243

Topic: History and evolution of Instagram, social media, and entrepreneurship

02:44:39254,2635,3634 years ago
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