"Good Bad Billionaire," a BBC World Service podcast, delves into the life of Evan Spiegel, the co-creator of Snapchat, from his privileged upbringing and early entrepreneurial ventures to his rise as a self-made billionaire. Co-hosts Zing Tsjeng and Simon Jack explore Spiegel's journey, including his education at Stanford, the initial struggles and eventual success of Snapchat, the lawsuit from a co-founder, and Facebook's attempts to copy and acquire the app. They also discuss Spiegel's personal life, controversies, and philanthropic efforts, ultimately evaluating his impact and legacy to determine whether he is "good, bad, or just another billionaire." Listeners are then invited to share their own verdicts on Evan Spiegel. The podcast concludes with a teaser for the next episode featuring John Friedrichson, a prominent figure in the shipping industry.
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