Kunal Shah appointed WhatsApp head as Meta invests $900 million in CRED

Meta announced a $900 million investment in Indian fintech CRED and appointed its founder, Kunal Shah, as the new global head of WhatsApp. Shah, who recently spoke at the Groww India Investor Festival 2026, urged young professionals to accelerate learning, adapt quickly to AI-driven changes, and treat their peer group as “stocks” whose growth rates affect their own.

An earlier video of Shah resurfaced online, in which he warned that excessive consumption of short‑form video content hampers wealth creation and productivity. The clip sparked a debate on social media about balancing entertainment with skill development, underscoring Shah’s broader message that technology alone is insufficient for success without disciplined use of time.