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Francisco Varela is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in partnership development and growth strategies within the technology and telecommunications sectors. Currently serving as VP of Growth Partnerships and VP of Telco Ecosystem Partnerships at Meta, Varela has held leadership roles such as Vice President of Mobile & Connectivity Partnerships. Prior contributions include advisory roles at Vyntelligence and serving on the board of Internet Para Todos, as well as strategic development at Comcast. Varela's experience at YouTube includes positions as Director of Global Platforms Partnerships Business Development and Head of Platform and Mobile Partnerships. Varela's educational background includes studies at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law and Harvard Law School.
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Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is now the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Reality Labs. Billions of users around the world use Meta apps and products to connect with others, find communities, and grow businesses. Facebook was founded in 2004, initially as a community for colleges and universities. It has since grown into a global platform with features including the News Feed, Stories, Groups, Watch, Marketplace, Reels, Dating, all aimed at helping people share life's moments and discuss what's happening, nurture and build relationships, discover and connect to interests, and create economic opportunity. Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels, Video, Live, Shops, and messaging are places where people and creators can express themselves and push culture forward through photos, video, and private messaging, and connect with and shop from their favorite businesses. Meta has two messaging apps: Messenger and WhatApp. Messenger allows chat, audio and video calls, and Rooms, while WhatsApp is best known as a secure messaging application facilitating private communication. More recently, Meta has moved into the augmented virtual reality space with Reality Labs. Meta Quest lets people defydistance with cutting-edge VR hardware, software, and content. Facebook Portal video calling devices help friends and families stay connected andshare the moments that matter in meaningful ways.