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Stanford University

How to Build a Product IV - Jan Koum, Co-Founder of WhatsApp - Stanford Startup School

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Explore the journey of WhatsApp's co-founder Jan Koum in this 51-minute Stanford CS183F: Startup School lecture. Gain insights into building a global messaging solution, internal team psychology, fundraising experiences, and early user acquisition strategies. Learn about the decision-making process behind WhatsApp's development, security considerations, and how the platform differentiated itself from competitors like Messenger. Discover valuable lessons on scouting talent, hiring early employees, and scaling a product to serve billions of users worldwide.

Syllabus

Introduction
Status
Group Chat
WhatsApp vs Messenger
Building a global solution
Internal Psychology
Fundraising Experience
First 2000 Users
How to scout
First few employees
Decisionmaking process
Security

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Stanford Online

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