Gary “Ben” Thurston

Gary Vaynerchuk is the Chief Executive Officer of Vaynermedia NY since April 2009, leading a full-service digital agency focused on enhancing business outcomes through various services including video production and influencer marketing. In addition, Gary co-founded VaynerSport in January 2016, an athlete representation agency dedicated to providing exceptional support to clients navigating their professional careers. As the host and producer of DailyVee since December 2015, Gary showcases a daily vlog highlighting their experiences as a CEO and entrepreneur. Additionally, as a co-founder of Vayner NY/RSE since February 2014, Gary is involved in the venture capital sector, previously investing in notable companies and currently supporting seed-stage investments through a $25 million firm alongside key partners.