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“Dealing with ads is depressing. You don’t make anyone’s life better by making advertisements work better.”

Quote by Brian Acton

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Brian Acton, born in 1972, is an internet entrepreneur known for his role in the creation and success of WhatsApp, which was later acquired by Facebook. Acton has extensive experience in the internet industry, having served as an early employee at Facebook. more

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