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Inspiring story of Jan Koum, a college drop out who started WhatsApp

Posted on April 14, 2015 by admin

Jan Koum, co-founder of WhatsApp was born in a small village near Kiev in Ukraine. He was the only child of a housewife and a construction manager who built hospitals and schools. His house did not even have electricity.He led … Continue reading →

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