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“I really appreciate crafts. I like cooking. I love food and drink. I love owning that through Instagram. Although that can be challenging at times because it doesn't fit people's stereotypes of a technical founder.”

Quote by Kevin Systrom

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Kevin Systrom is an entrepreneur known for his contributions to the field of social media. Born on December 30, 1983, he is best recognized as the co-founder of Instagram, an application that has become one of the most popular photo-sharing platforms globally. more

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