- WhatsApp founder Jan Koum announced he is leaving
- His departure could be timely for Facebook, as it looks to monetize the promising WhatsApp platform, according to Barclays analyst Ross Sandler.
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The departure of WhatsApp's founder has 'potentially significant implications' for Facebook (FB)
Facebook may have just gotten an unexpected lift.
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The billionaire founder of WhatsApp, Jan Koum, announced he is quitting. And his departure could open up a revenue opportunity for Facebook, Barclays analyst Ross Sandler wrote in a note.
Facebook announced just in July of 2017 that it would start showing ads on the Messenger app.
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