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Kavish Kamat (KK)

Oct 25, 2021

11 min read

Did Facebook Con WhatsApp Founders While Taking Over?

The real story behind the $19 billion takeover of a loss-making app by Facebook

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If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.”

Ever heard this quote? Seems true, right?

But, if this is true, what about one of the most used communication applications in the world — Whatsapp?

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Kavish Kamat (KK)

Kavish Kamat (KK)

A banker with avid love for writing. I am inspired by my surroundings and like to write about my experiences with them. I give my message through my stories.

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