Brian Acton

Did you know Signal founder Brian Acton was also WhatsApp co-founder? Know all about him

Brian Acton is the executive chairman of the Signal Foundation. 

Jan 13, 2021, 11:08 AM IST

WhatsApp co-founder asks everyone to delete Facebook over privacy scandal

In 2014, Facebook bought WhatsApp for a whopping USD 19 billion, making it the company's largest acquisition.

Mar 21, 2018, 12:15 PM IST

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton to leave company

Brian Acton, the co-founder of WhatsApp which was later acquired by Facebook, on Wednesday announced that he was leaving the company to start a non-profit venture of his own.

Sep 13, 2017, 12:33 PM IST

Is WhatsApp eying digital payments in India?

Brian Acton, co-founder of popular messaging app WhatsApp, called on IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to discuss ways in which the company can contribute to India's vision for digital commerce.

Feb 25, 2017, 12:15 PM IST

WhatsApp to allow commercial messaging, wants to debut with India

If you believe in a word of mouth promotion of your small business, then what better support than a WhatsApp platform typically designed for that purpose.

Feb 25, 2017, 12:00 PM IST

Know! How a person rejected by Facebook, Twitter, became a billionaire

Sometimes refusals open the door to greater success.

Mar 16, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

WhatsApp to cease annual subscription fee, will be free

Where then will WhatsApp's revenue come from? 

Jan 18, 2016, 23:34 PM IST

Facebook closes $19 billion buy of WhatsApp

Facebook today completed its USD 19 billion buy of mobile messaging application WhatsApp, appointing one of the startup's co-founders to the social network's board as part of the deal.

Oct 07, 2014, 03:14 AM IST