Hank Green

Hank Green is a prolific entrepreneur, educator, and content creator, leveraging digital platforms to engage global audiences in science, storytelling, and impactful philanthropy. After co-initiating the transformative ‘Brotherhood 2.0’ video blog project with his brother John in 2007, Hank Green went on to establish ‘Vlogbrothers,’ building a foundation for his prolific career as an educator, entrepreneur, and content creator. Prior to this, Green launched ‘EcoGeek,’ a significant environmental publication recognized by Time magazine. Expanding his digital presence, Green co-created the highly successful YouTube channels ‘Crash Course’ and ‘SciShow’ in 2012, both making complex subjects accessible for a broad audience.

Green founded Complexly in 2016, a production company specializing in online video and audio content. He authored two New York Times Best-Selling novels, ‘An Absolutely Remarkable Thing’ (2018) and ‘A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor’ (2020), and founded the Internet Creators Guild (ICG) in 2016. Green’s influence extends into high-profile engagement and philanthropic initiatives. In 2015, he interviewed President Obama at The White House.

In 2024, he released a stand-up comedy special, ‘Pissing Out Cancer,’ on Dropout. His entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit thrives with the Good Store, a rebrand encompassing the Awesome Socks Club and Keats & Co. (formerly Awesome Coffee Club), which by 2025 had achieved cumulative donations exceeding $10 million to charity. In 2025, Green launched Focus Friend, a productivity app developed with Honey B Games, which rapidly ascended to the #1 spot on Apple’s App Store for free apps, further solidifying his impact across diverse digital platforms.