Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and Creator and CEO of VeeFriends, and 6x New York Times Best Selling Author. Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what's next in culture, business, and the internet. 

Known as "GaryVee," he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business. He acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how shifts in consumer attention impact the realities of the business world today. Gary's approach sits at the intersection of business and pop culture. He keenly understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber.  

Gary is an entrepreneur at heart – he builds businesses. Today, he helps Fortune 1000 brands leverage consumer attention through his full-service advertising agency, VaynerMedia, which has ofﬁces in Amsterdam, Bangkok, Chicago, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Tokyo, Toronto, Singapore, and Sydney. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX holding company, which also includes Eva Nosidam Productions, Gallery Media Group, ChukMedia, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerCommerce, and Tingley Lane Trading. Gary is the Co-Founder of VaynerSports, VCR Group, VaynerWatt, Resy, and Empathy Wines. He guided Resy and Empathy to successful exits -- which he later sold to American Express and Constellation Brands, respectively. He also owns a Major League Pickleball team called the 5s, is part owner of a Big3 basketball team, and is an investor in the revival of the SlamBall League. 

Gary is also the founder and creator of VeeCon – a contemporary super conference that converges business and pop culture with innovation and technology. In addition to running multiple businesses, Gary documents his daily life as a CEO through his social media channels, which have more than 50 million followers and garner more than 2+ billion impressions per year across all platforms. His podcast, "The GaryVee Audio Experience," ranks among the top podcasts globally.  

Gary serves on the board of MikMak, Bojangles Restaurants, Global Citizen Forum, The Paley Center, and Pencils of Promise. He is also a longtime Well Member of charity: water.

Gary's life ambition is to buy the New York Jets.

Vayner3 was founded to help the world’s leading enterprises navigate the next era of connected consumer behavior. Our mission is to grow your business by helping to build new markets and revolutionize digital engagement, charting a new course for enterprises. 

Vayner3 partners with leading brands to shape the next era of the internet; leverage AR, Blockchain, AI, and immersive digital experiences to future-proof your business.

Chairman – VaynerX, CEO – VaynerMedia, Creator – VeeFriends

Always surround yourself with people who support you...and people you support yourself. ❤️

No one else's success should create insecurity in you.

Not one person's actions have anything to do with yours, and for damn sure it should have no impact on your own confidence.

Most new managers think that becoming a manager is the “graduation.” Truth is, it’s the reverse.

When you go from being someone who “executes” to someone who’s managing a team, you go from trading on IQ to trading on EQ. 

You go from doing the actual work to listening to employees, catering to what they want, taking blame, and being the bigger person.

Remember, leaders work for their employees.

The world is full of talkers who complain and envy doers. 

You wanna win … you have to f*cking grind … you have to “rough it” … now what?

Roll up on that business idea and give it a shot, make it happen. Being 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and having regrets that you didn't swing the bat? That's the worst of them all. 

Our at-bat is in front of us. Take a swing!

Hope this helps someone tonight 🌙 … these things can unlock much more happiness and release a lot of tension in your chest

People don’t get that kindness is the best business strategy.

As I go through my own life, I’m realizing more and more how kindness is such a big part of the equation. It’s not just about sales and negotiation. It’s not just about doing what you love. It’s not just about hustle.

That’s why It breaks my heart that so many people think “nice guys finish last.”

If you give value to someone else first in business, you have the leverage. I truly believe that.

There's so much talk … so little consistent doing. 

Talking sh*t about anyone, even your competitors, is a waste of your time...and talking bad about someone else doesn’t make your life better 💜

Give yourself a little grace .. there is no figuring it out .. there's just enjoyment of the process.

Life is longer than they tell you kids … and if you deploy intention and patience along with an ability to tune “them” out …. You will live a much more joyful life 

Give yourself grace. Don’t be lazy or complacent, but be patient and thoughtful.

I’m gonna draw it out for you all …. whose permission are you waiting for?

Community is the last great asset.

When you play out all these chess in your life, it's going to be the only thing left. The people who care about you and the people you care about...they are the ones who will open up the doors in your career -- and in your life.

I'll always bet on that, and I believe that to the end.

Don’t waste energy

Too many over focus on non controllable aspects of life!

One of the great missteps of society over the last half century is us losing our way with understanding the value of the generations above us...

Their wisdom, their understanding, their stories. This little move I talk about in this video might change the course of someone's life... and I hope that someone actually considers it and takes action. 

Doing wonderful things for people is always a good idea but when you do it, and in return it actually brings you even more value not just for your soul but for your perspective and maybe remapping the way you see the world is something I wish for all of you.

If you want shit to change, one of the quickest ways to do it is to change the people you're hanging out (or working) with. Changing who you hang out with can make a big difference in your life.

You’re in control … and when you have the courage to choose you … everything changes

I hope you look back when you're 90 and know you've made a difference. 

So many of you will choose your careers and what you spend your life on because of your parents wishes or pushes when deep down you know it’s not right for you … 

....I have a secret for you … if you truly adore and respect and love your parents, you’re better off fighting it out now because you don’t want to end up like the millions of people who regret and dwell on listening to their folks and now find themselves deeply unhappy in their day to days … send this to a kid or a parent that needs it.

Hope you woke up happy today- oh and that’s how you do the financial success and make it sustainable…you focus on joy first!

I don’t even know if my company, VaynerMedia, looks at resumes. I sure don’t.

I hire SVPs and VPs — I did two interviews the other day — and I have no clue where any candidate worked or what college they went to.

Now, do college degrees matter? Yes, of course there are several professions where you need a college degree & many others who only hire from the Ivies, but it's not the standard for everyone anymore.

My company is a real legit company—the hottest Madison Avenue agency out there—we don't even require a college degree. I couldn't tell you what college 99% of my employees went to...

I have no f*cking clue. It doesn't matter. And by the way, other, real companies are taking it out of the equation too. Some of the best engineers ... these kids today are saying, "F*ck college! I'm going to make millions by building a little app."

It's becoming like sports out here. Nobody gave a f*ck that LeBron didn't go to college ... so I think businesses are starting to become like sports...

Talk to me about your TALENT, not about what box you check ✅

Don’t get me wrong: ideas and thoughts are nice. They’re great.

I always say, ‘ideas are sh*t, execution is the game.’ And a lot of people get mad at me when I say that sometimes, because a great idea can be hard to come by. And they’re not wrong.

But there are so many great ideas. So many of them. There are way less great executions. Because execution is hard.

It's your life, not anyone else's. Stop fearing their opinions, and thoughts to validate you and and your path. They don't know the truth, you do.

Do not overthink. Just DO.

I teach people how to scroll less and connect more. 

For 15+ years, I've worked in digital literacy education - reaching 10,000+ families through Smart Digital Kids LLC and bringing Cyber Civics curriculum to schools in 48 states. 

I've seen firsthand what happens when technology serves profit over people, especially in social media's impact on families and mental health.

So I decided to build the alternative.

I'm the founder and CEO of DuoFeed - social media without the noise, designed for close connections and local interests. As a non-technical founder, I learned to code using AI tools and built our MVP in 90 days. 

Now I'm leading a community of 75+ beta testers who are helping us create social media that actually serves users.

DuoFeed gives you two feeds: one for your closest friends and family (capped at 100 so you see every post), and one for discovering local creators, clubs, and events nearby. No algorithms hiding your friends. No ads interrupting what matters. Just intentional social media built for humans.

I have a PhD in Educational Leadership & Technology from the University of Kansas. I'm also a grandmother concerned for my granddaughter's future, which keeps me grounded in why this work matters - we're building healthier technology for the next generation.

Before DuoFeed, I spent nearly a decade as a high school and middle school teacher, college instructor, and substitute educator, plus two decades helping families navigate the digital world through workshops, curriculum development, and community education.

I believe social media can reconnect us - if we build it right. I'm here to facilitate that journey, one authentic conversation at a time.

Currently raising pre-seed funding. Launching spring 2026.

Let's connect if you're building human-first technology, investing in wellness-focused startups, or simply want social media that works for you.

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💚 Join the Founding Community 
→ https://stan.store/drbeverlypell or
🌐 Learn more 
→ https://DuoFeed.app

Beverly Pell, PhD

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞.

I shared that my technical co-founder moved on to build his own startup. What I didn't share is what he left behind.

A README file. A thorough one.

Every part of the build documented – setup, architecture, deployment, troubleshooting, Android, iOS, all of it. He didn't have to do that. He did it anyway, quietly and completely.

For anyone in tech, you already know what that says about a person.

Here's what it says about DuoFeed:

The app is real. It works. And the foundation is in good hands – even as those hands change.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:
User authentication · Social feed · Image, video & audio support · Location-based posts · Real-time updates · Friend system · Direct messaging · User profiles

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦: Expo SDK 54 · React Native 0.81 · React 19 · Supabase backend · expo-router v6

Current, clean, and well documented.

I'm a non-technical founder. I've never pretended otherwise. But I can read through this documentation, understand what I have, and communicate it clearly to the right person. That still takes a human behind the wheel.

I'm looking for one person – a mobile developer who wants to build something alongside me, not just build something for me.

If that's you, or you know someone worth connecting with, I'd love to hear from you.

Beverly Pell

Entrepreneur | Building the Future of Human Connection

I paid business taxes today for the first time.

Delaware franchise tax. Shares issued: zero. Still had to figure out what that meant legally, financially, and practically – all on my own.

I thought by now I'd have funding. Shares issued. A team. That's not where I am.

What surprised me wasn't the tax. It was the voice in my head – the one from childhood that says 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴. Learned helplessness creeps in. Even now. Even after everything I've built.

Running a company is real. It means being responsible for everything: the legal questions, the financial decisions, the emotional weight of not knowing what you don't know. 

I turned to AI, like I always do. It gave me quick answers and organized the knowledge needed to tackle the task.

But it didn't sit with me in the uncertainty. It didn't offer a fist bump when I paid the taxes. It has no idea what this 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 to carry.

That perspective is human.

And it's exactly why I'm building what I'm building.

- Beverly

P.S. Do you file your taxes early or closer to the deadline?

100 Zoom meetings this year.

That's a lot of meetings—and that doesn't include the ones others scheduled with me.

On these calls (90% between July–December 2025) I met with interested technical leads and co-founders for DuoFeed.

And here I am again.

Almost two weeks of reaching out to connections, sending DMs.

This is the most challenging part so far.

Not building the product.

Not marketing to rally a crowd.

Not the late nights and down days when I'm doing the techie stuff alone.

Finding a team.

Finding one senior dev willing to work a part-time gig to make a difference in the world.

Everyone is busy.

AI is here promising to make everyone rich. The allure of building your own app for easy income is being swallowed hook, line, and sinker.

Non-technical founders are becoming developers overnight—there's no shortage of tools to choose from.

I'm not interested in the tools.

I've worked with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Lovable, Bolt, Cursor, Synthesia, Notion, and more.

Artificial Intelligence cannot act. It cannot provide the wisdom from experience of shipping an app. 

I need a courageous, curious, creative human.

Someone who has launched on the App Store and Google Play.

I need the right developer.
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Back to Zoom calls.

📍Unless you're in the Midwest—if so, please DM me any leads. 

And if that description fits you or you feel that urge to raise your hand but you're scared—take a chance. The link is below.

Grateful for the positive vibes sent my way. ☺️

Beverly

KC Tech Network — I’m looking for a senior full-stack engineer (mobile + backend) in the Kansas City Metro area.

DuoFeed is a React Native / Expo social app preparing for Android launch. iOS is already live in TestFlight and Android is near AAB stage.

I’m specifically looking for someone who has:

 • Personally launched SaaS apps on both App Store and Play Store
 • Owned production backend (Postgres / Supabase / Firebase or similar)
 • Handled post-launch stabilization and real user traffic
 • Debugged auth, permissions, and database edge cases

Immediate scope (short release sprint):

 • Finalize Android build & Play external testing
 • Review Supabase (RLS + schema) for production readiness
 • Complete defined P1 onboarding changes
 • Support 1–2 weeks of post-launch bug triage

This is not a dev shop engagement. I’m looking for an experienced operator who has taken apps through launch and understands production responsibility.
KC Metro strongly preferred.

If this sounds like you or someone you trust, please DM.

#KCStartups 
#KansasCityTech
#FullStackDeveloper

We all feel this reality: You’re connected with everyone and somehow feel alone.

This is why we built DuoFeed. 

DuoFeed will connect you with your closest friends and introduce you to new friends near you. 

Real friends who care about you and nearby places to form authentic relationships. 

No manipulative algorithms. No more endless scrolling. 

Intentional social networking here only to serve you. Join wait list below 👇

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