Kevin Systrom, co-founder and former CEO of Instagram, shares his journey from a check-in app to a visual storytelling giant. He discusses the pivotal moments in Instagram's development and highlights the importance of user engagement and community building. Systrom dives into the challenges of navigating its acquisition by Facebook, reflecting on the emotional and strategic complexities involved. The conversation also touches on redefining social media metrics and integrating machine learning with social responsibility, revealing insights into the tech industry's evolving landscape.

Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, co-founders of Instagram, dive into the future of social networks with their new project, Artifact. They discuss the flaws in current social media, advocating for less social engagement and more tailored experiences through AI. Reflecting on their partnership, they reveal how remote work has shifted their dynamic and how past experiences shape their new venture. The duo also explores the balance between simplicity and scale in tech, and their vision for a collaborative future in the digital news landscape.

Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched their photo-sharing app with a server that crashed every other hour. Despite a chaotic start, Instagram became one of the most popular apps in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a quick rundown of Kara’s Twitter feud with SVB-enthusiast David Sacks, we turn to an interview with a former Silicon Valley Bank customer: Kevin Systrom. When you found one of the most successful social media apps at 27, it’s tough to figure out where to go with Act Two. But after leaving Facebook (now Meta) in 2018, Systrom is back with an AI-powered news-reader called Artifact which has been dubbed a “Tiktok for Text.” Onstage at SXSW this weekend, as the SVB crisis was playing out, Kara and Kevin discuss his regrets about Instagram, his plans to crack the news business and what’s wrong with tech bros.  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Twitter @karaswisher and @nayeema   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Systrom is the co-founder of Instagram and co-founder of Artifact, a news app that uses AI to determine your preferences and show stories you might be interested in. Systrom joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss the implications of all social media — Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter — starting to look like each other. We speak about how the rise of AI recommendation feeds impacts the future of competition among these apps, creativity upon them, and distribution for people looking to get a message across. Tune in for a fun, in-depth discussion about social media's future in a new era.---Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice.For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6901970121829801984/Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

Kevin Systrom, co-founder and former CEO of Instagram, shares insights from his journey building the platform to over a billion users. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity in decision-making and how focusing on core user needs can transform experiences. Reflecting on his Odeo internship, Systrom highlights vital lessons on timing and innovation in startups. He also discusses effective management and the value of constructive feedback, urging entrepreneurs to embrace resilience and pursue their passions while navigating challenges.

We're hard at work planning our upcoming live shows, so we bring you this favorite from the last year: Instagram. Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched their photo-sharing app with a server that crashed every other hour. Despite a chaotic start, it became one of the most popular apps in the world. PLUS in our postscript "How You Built That," we check back with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles, a low-maintenance bicycle brand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Systrom's background, early interest in computer science, and experience attending a private school. His journey from intern at ODO to the creation of Instagram. Instagram's grand vision of collecting visual data from around the world. Challenges of building a company and competition for people's time. Advice for new entrepreneurs on putting your product out there and prioritizing the right features.

Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the co-founders of Instagram, discuss their unique paths from building a groundbreaking platform to navigating corporate life. They delve into the evolution of data and machine learning, emphasizing the critical role of understanding user behavior. Their reflections on community building highlight how simplicity, empowerment, and adapting features like Stories foster engagement. They also explore leadership lessons learned during Instagram's growth, as well as their personal passions and the craftsmanship behind the perfect coffee.

Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are back with a new AI-driven news app. Topics include OpenAI's text detection tool, dodo bird de-extinction, and 7-Eleven delivery bots. The podcast also covers tech news, showcases Artifact - the new news reader app, and discusses navigating online noise and filtering information.