Brian Acton

Brian Acton
Born1972/1973 (age 53–54)
Michigan, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationBachelor of Science
Alma mater
Years active1992 – present
OrganizationSignal Foundation
Known for
TitleExecutive Chairman
SpouseTegan Acton

Brian Acton (born 1972) is an computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur. He is the executive chairman of the Signal Foundation.


He previously worked at Yahoo!, and currently works at the company he founded, WhatsApp.

Education

Acton graduated from Lake Howell High School. Acton started studying engineering from the University of Pennsylvania but left after a year to study at Stanford. He holds bachelor's degree in computer science from Stanford University.

Career

In 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

  1. ↑ "Brian Acton". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  2. ↑ Marlinspike, Moxie; Acton, Brian (21 February 2018). "Signal Foundation". Signal.org. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Signal Foundation". signal.org. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-05-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ↑ "Brian Acton". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  7. 1 2 Sentinel, By Richard Burnett, Orlando (25 February 2014). "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)
  8. ↑ "Facebook turned down WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton for job in 2009". the Guardian. 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2021-05-02.