Date of Birth: December 30, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Kevin Systrom is an American entrepreneur and software engineer best known as the co-founder of Instagram, a social media platform that revolutionized photo sharing. Born in Holliston, Massachusetts, Systrom attended Stanford University, where he graduated with a degree in Management Science and Engineering. His early career saw him working at Google and later at a startup called Nextstop before he ventured into creating Instagram with Mike Krieger in 2010. The app quickly gained popularity and was acquired by Facebook for approximately $1 billion in 2012. Systrom continued to lead Instagram until he stepped down in 2018.
5 Interesting Facts about Kevin Systrom
1. Kevin Systrom initially developed the prototype for Instagram, then called Burbn, focusing on location-based check-ins.
2. Instagram reached 1 million users within two months of its launch.
3. Systrom was listed in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” in 2011.
4. He is an avid photographer and has a deep passion for wine, even working at a vineyard in Tuscany during his college years.
5. In 2016, he was awarded the CFDA Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kevin Systrom
1. “It takes grit, and it takes an attitude of never being satisfied.”
2. “Every startup should address a real and demonstrated need.”
3. “If you’re passionate about something and you work hard, then I think you will be successful.”
4. “Focus on simplicity and user experience.”
5. “The best companies in the world have a mission, not just a business.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Kevin Systrom’s net worth was estimated to be around $1.5 billion.
Children
As of the latest available information, Kevin Systrom does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia – Kevin Systrom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Systrom
2. [Forbes Profile – Kevin Systrom](https://www.forbes.com/profile/kevin-systrom/
3. [Instagram’s Founding Story](https://www.businessinsider.com/how-instagram-started-2018-4
