Evan Spiegel is the co-founder of Snapchat, a popular social media platform. He was born in Los Angeles, California in 1990 and graduated from Stanford University in 2012 with a degree in product design. Spiegel is credited with creating the concept for Snapchat and leading its development. He has been recognized for his innovative work in the tech industry and was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2014.