Hank Green
Entrepreneur and educational vlogger
Born
May 5th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An entrepreneur and educator, this individual co-founded the educational YouTube channel Crash Course, which provides in-depth video courses on various academic subjects. In addition to Crash Course, this individual is known for launching the vlogbrothers channel with his brother, which covers a variety of topics, including science and literature. The individual also co-founded the online community and project platform VidCon, which celebrates online video creators and their fans. Engaging with audiences through various online platforms, the individual's work emphasizes education and accessibility in learning.
Co-founded Crash Course
Started vlogbrothers channel
Co-founded VidCon
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