Snap CEO: Building Snapchat and the Future of Communication | Podcast | In Good Company

Snap CEO: Building Snapchat and the Future of Communication | Podcast | In Good Company

3 Video Views·Jun 7, 2026

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap, the company behind Snapchat. Evan reflects on building Snapchat from a Stanford dorm room idea into a platform used by nearly a billion people worldwide. They discuss why Evan turned down a $3 billion offer from Mark Zuckerberg, Snap's bold bet on augmented reality glasses, and how AI is transforming software development from the inside out. Evan also shares his leadership philosophy, built around kindness, creativity, and long-term thinking. Don't miss this conversation with one of Silicon Valley's most unconventional builders.

In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New episode out every Wednesday.

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