No engineering degree, no MBA: How Kunal Shah went from startup founder to WhatsApp’s global boss
- Posted on June 23, 2026
- By The Times of India
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No engineering degree, no MBA: How Kunal Shah went from startup founder to WhatsApp’s global boss
When Meta announced Kunal Shah as the new global head of WhatsApp, it marked a major milestone for one of India's most recognised startup founders. But unlike many technology leaders, Shah's journey did not begin with an engineering degree or a management qualification.