Kevin Systrom — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-founded Instagram in January 2010, which was acquired by Meta Platforms for $1 billion in 2012.
Under his leadership as CEO, Instagram reached 800 million monthly users by September 2017.
Currently serves as CEO of Artifact since 2023.
Developed the X-Pro II filter, which is still in use on Instagram.
Graduated from Stanford University in 2006 with a BS in Management Science and Engineering.

Biography

Kevin Systrom is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Instagram alongside Mike Krieger. He served as Instagram's CEO from January 2010 until October 2018. Under his leadership, Instagram became a fast-growing app, reaching 800 million monthly users by September 2017.

Meta Platforms (then Facebook, Inc.) acquired Instagram for $1 billion in 2012, when the company had 13 employees.