Brian Acton is an American computer programmer and an Internet entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of WhatsApp with Jan Koum. He was born in the year 1972 in Michigan, United States and is a former employee of Yahoo Inc.

Brian’s own venture, WhatsApp, is a very popular mobile messaging app which lets its users send free messages and photos anywhere in the world. Recently the application was acquired by Facebook Inc. for USD 19 billion in one of the biggest buyouts ever.

Let us now look at the illustrious Acton Family

Acton Parents

Brian’s parents were from a working middle class background, residing in Michigan. His mother ran a freight shipping firm based out of their home state. In fact, it was his mother who had told him to try his hand at business and had been a pillar of strength for him, throughout the ups and downs he faced in the beginning of his career.

Acton Spouse – Nancy Acton

Brian Acton is married to Nancy Acton, with whom he shares a home in Palo Alto, California. They have a one year old son that Brian absolutely adores.