Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and the Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, and creator and CEO of VeeFriends. Recognized globally as one of the most influential voices in business, culture, and the internet, Gary, widely known as GaryVee, has built a career on identifying trends early and helping brands and entrepreneurs adapt to shifts in consumer behavior. He is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, a prolific investor with early stakes in Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber, and one of the most followed business figures online, with more than 45 million followers and over 300 million monthly views across platforms.
Through VaynerMedia, a global advertising agency with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, Gary and his team help Fortune 1000 brands navigate the evolving digital landscape. Under the VaynerX umbrella, he also leads The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce, among others. In 2021, Gary launched VeeFriends, an entertainment company that blends storytelling, collectibles, and technology through collaborations with Crocs, Reebok, Macy’s, Mattel, and Topps. He also founded VeeCon, a modern conference that merges business, pop culture, and innovation.
At BRIDGE Summit, Gary Vaynerchuk will share practical insights on creativity, community building, and the mindset required to lead in a world shaped by constant technological and cultural change.
Gary Vaynerchukat BRIDGE
- Media Keynote 10 December 10:50 - 11:20AM
AI Won’t Wait, Neither Should You
As AI and automation transform every industry, the greatest opportunity lies not in competing with machines but in amplifying what makes us human. Gary Vaynerchuk delivers an unfiltered reflection on how empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence have become the new levers of growth in an era defined by exponential change. A call to action for leaders and creators to master technology while using it to build purpose, connection, and lasting advantage.
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