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Evan Spiegel

Evan Spiegel is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder and chief executive officer of Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Evan Spiegel is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat. He helped create the app while at Stanford University and became one of the world's youngest billionaires.

What it is

Evan Thomas Spiegel was born on June 4, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. He studied product design at Stanford University, where he co-founded Snapchat (originally launched as Picaboo in 2011) with Bobby Murphy. The app evolved into Snapchat, and Spiegel became the CEO of its parent company, Snap Inc.

Why it matters

Spiegel is known for pioneering ephemeral messaging, which reshaped how people communicate on social media. By 2015, he was reported as the world's youngest billionaire. His business decisions at Snap Inc. have influenced tech industry trends, particularly around camera-based communication and augmented reality.

Key details

Spiegel married Australian model Miranda Kerr and has three children. He established the Spiegel Family Fund in 2017 and, with Murphy, created the Snap Foundation. He has also served on corporate and nonprofit boards, including KKR & Co. and the Berggruen Institute.

In short

  • Co-founded Snapchat (originally Picaboo) with Bobby Murphy at Stanford.
  • Became one of the world's youngest billionaires in 2015.
  • Leads Snap Inc. as CEO and has expanded into philanthropy with the Spiegel Family Fund and Snap Foundation.

Quick questions

Who is Evan Spiegel?
Evan Spiegel is the co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat.
When was Evan Spiegel born?
He was born on June 4, 1990, in Los Angeles, California.
Is Evan Spiegel married?
Yes, he is married to Australian model Miranda Kerr.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Spiegel
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, role as co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., and net worth reference.
  2. Biography.comhttps://www.biography.com/business-leaders/evan-spiegel
    Supports: Birthplace, Stanford University background, creation of Snapchat, and marriage to Miranda Kerr.
  3. Berggruen Institutehttps://www.berggruen.org/people/evan-spiegel
    Supports: CEO role, Stanford education, philanthropy, board service, and family fund information.
  4. The Business of Fashionhttps://www.businessoffashion.com/people/evan-spiegel/
    Supports: Co-founding Snapchat, Stanford connection, and product description of Snapchat.