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WhatsApp, a name that has become synonymous with instant messaging and voice-over-IP services, was founded in 2009 by Jan Koum and Brian Acton, two individuals who had previously worked at Yahoo. The idea for WhatsApp was born out of a desire to create a platform that would enable people to communicate more freely and inexpensively, without the burden of expensive SMS charges. Jan Koum, born in Ukraine and later moving to the United States, was the brain behind the initial concept of WhatsApp. He had a vision for a service that would allow people to easily connect with their family and friends, without compromising their privacy or bombarding them with advertisements. This vision was shared by Brian Acton, who joined Koum shortly after the launch of WhatsApp.

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