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The Fabulous Life Of Evan Spiegel, CEO Of Billion-Dollar Startup Snapchat

The Fabulous Life Of Evan Spiegel, CEO Of Billion-Dollar Startup Snapchat

Evan Spiegel was born in the ritzy Southern California city of Pacific Palisades. His family's house was worth $2 million.

The Fabulous Life Of Evan Spiegel, CEO Of Billion-Dollar Startup Snapchat

Spiegel's family had five luxury cars, including three Lexuses and a restored 1966 Mustang.

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He and his family took several trips to Europe, the Bahamas, and Maui.

He and his family took several trips to Europe, the Bahamas, and Maui.

Sometimes, Spiegel and his dad would take a helicopter to Canada to go snowboarding.

Sometimes, Spiegel and his dad would take a helicopter to Canada to go snowboarding.

Once Spiegel learned how to drive, his parents gave him a brand-new 2006 Cadillac Escalade.

But that wasn't enough to appease Spiegel. After his parents divorced, he convinced his mom to lease him a new BMW 550i, a car with a $75,000 price tag.

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Thanks to his dad's connections, Spiegel attended the prestigious Stanford University. He studied product design.

Thanks to his dad

At Stanford, Spiegel was part of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He eventually became social chair.

At Stanford, Spiegel was part of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He eventually became social chair.

Spiegel left Stanford in 2012 — just a few classes shy of receiving his degree — to focus on Snapchat.

Spiegel left Stanford in 2012 — just a few classes shy of receiving his degree — to focus on Snapchat.

Snapchat launched in 2011, and quickly became all the rage among college students.

Snapchat launched in 2011, and quickly became all the rage among college students.

For a little while, Spiegel dated a woman named Lucy, who ended up as a contestant on "The Bachelor."

For a little while, Spiegel dated a woman named Lucy, who ended up as a contestant on "The Bachelor."

Back in April, Time magazine honored Spiegel and Murphy. They were featured on the list of the most 100 influential people.

Back in April, Time magazine honored Spiegel and Murphy. They were featured on the list of the most 100 influential people.

After a $50 million financing round, Spiegel bought himself a Ferrari.

After a $50 million financing round, Spiegel bought himself a Ferrari.

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