Used in branding, advertisements, and by millions of young people across the globe to communicate Snapchat is undoubtedly a financial success.ĭespite the temptations of the last Facebook’s offer, Evan stuck to his guns and said no to selling his creation. neighborhood of Brentwood later that year, and were married in its backyard in May 2017. Engaged in July 2016, they bought a home together in the ritzy L.A. in September 2016, the company unveiled its camera-equipped Spectacles two months later, and disclosed a revenue of more than $400 million for the year.Īs of March 2017, the app is used by some of the biggest names on the planet, and with the help of a Kardashian/Jenner or two the number of people using the app has reached over 200 million.Įvan Spiegel’s smashing success with Snapchat enabled him to enjoy the trappings of a rock star lifestyle, which included romancing Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr. The sky seemed to be the limit for Snapchat in the months before going public. By April 2016 it was the top downloaded app in 28 different countries. The company grew at a phenomenal rate over the years and in 2016, Snapchat hit 10 billion daily video views. In many ways it still is.” Evan Spiegel Click To Tweet “When we first started working on Snapchat in 2011, it was just a toy. He also got himself a Ferrari in June 2015 after Snapchat completed a significant funding round. He even featured on the cover of Vogue Italy in October 2015 as the most fashion conscious CEO. As its user base swelled, Evan Spiegel became a prominent member of the media and tech world. Newer elements like “My Story” feature and the ability to communicate via video chat were added, making the app extremely popular worldwide.

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