Gary Veynerchuk Biography: Age, Net Worth, Family, Wife, Wikipedia, Entrepreneur Business

Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as Gary Vee, is a renowned American entrepreneur, author, and internet personality.

He serves as the Chairman of VaynerX and the CEO of VaynerMedia, a leading digital marketing agency he co-founded in 2009.

Vaynerchuk gained early fame as a wine critic, leveraging innovative online strategies to grow his family’s wine business into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

A savvy investor, he has stakes in major companies like Facebook and Uber. Vaynerchuk is also the creator of the popular NFT project VeeFriends and the author of several bestselling books on entrepreneurship and social media marketing.

Profile

• Full Name: Gennady Alexandrovich Vaynerchuk
• Stage Name: Gary Veynerchuk
• Born: November 14, 1975
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Babruysk, Belarus
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American entrepreneur, author, and internet personality
• Height: 1.7 m
• Parent: Sasha Vaynerchuk ,Tamara Vaynerchuk
• Siblings: AJ Vaynerchuk ,Elizabeth Vaynerchuk-Novello
• Spouse: Lizzie Vaynerchuk (m. 2004–2022)
• Partner: Mona Vand (rumors)
• Children: Misha Ava Vaynerchuk , Xander Avi Vaynerchuk
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: $220 million

Early Life And Education

Gennady Alexandrovich Vaynerchuk, or Gary Vaynerchuk, was born on November 14, 1975, in Babruysk, Byelorussian SSR, USSR.

He is the son of Sasha and Tamara Vaynerchuk, who were originally from the Soviet Union and immigrated to the United States in 1978.

Gary has two siblings: a brother, AJ Vaynerchuk, who co-founded VaynerMedia, and a sister, Elizabeth Vaynerchuk-Novello, a real estate agent.

After moving to the United States, Gary graduated from North Hunterdon High School. In 1998, he earned a bachelor’s degree in management science from Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts.

He is of Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity and identifies as Jewish.

Career

Gary Vaynerchuk began his entrepreneurial journey young, running a lemonade stand and trading baseball cards.

By 14, he joined his family’s liquor store, Shoppers Discount Liquors, which he later transformed into the Wine Library. His innovative online strategies helped grow the business from $3 million to $60 million in revenue.

After graduating in 1998, Vaynerchuk completely controlled his family’s liquor store. In 2009, he co-founded VaynerMedia, a social media marketing agency, with his brother AJ.

The company quickly rose to success, reaching over $100 million in revenue by 2016 and servicing high-profile clients like PepsiCo and GE.

Vaynerchuk’s marketing approach emphasized engaging content and leveraging “underpriced attention” to drive business growth.

His success with VaynerMedia led him to diversify his business ventures, including co-founding Empathy Wines and the reservation app Resy, which was acquired by American Express in 2019.

Known for his early investments in Facebook and Uber, Vaynerchuk has demonstrated a keen eye for emerging market trends.

His investment portfolio reflects his expertise in the tech and digital sectors. He is also a bestselling author, with books like Crush It! offering advice on entrepreneurship and social media marketing.

Vaynerchuk has a strong presence in the media. He hosted Wine Library TV from 2006 to 2011, where he shared wine reviews and advice. After 1,000 episodes, he retired the show, replacing it with The Daily Grape.

He later launched The #AskGaryVee Show in 2014, a YouTube series where he answers business-related questions from his followers.

His podcast, The GaryVee Audio Experience, ranks among the top business podcasts globally.

Vaynerchuk’s content, including his books and shows, inspires entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. His fourth book, AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur’s Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness, was a New York Times bestseller.

In recognition of his accomplishments, Vaynerchuk was named to Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40 in 2015. Forbes listed him as one of the Top Social Influencers the following year, further cementing his influence in the business and social media world.

Vaynerchuk’s visibility also extended to television, as he appeared on the reality series Planet of the Apps in 2017 alongside celebrities like Will..am and Jessica Alba. The show involved evaluating pitches from app developers seeking investment.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @garyvee
• Facebook handle: Gary Veynerchuk
• Twitter handle: @garyvee

Personal Life

Gary Vaynerchuk married Lizzie Vaynerchuk on November 13, 2004, and their separation was in early 2022.

The couple has two children: a daughter, Misha, born in 2009, and a son, Xander, born in 2012. After their split, Gary has been linked to Mona Vand, a pharmacist and health coach.

There was speculation about their engagement in early 2023, but neither Gary nor Mona has confirmed it publicly.

Net Worth

Gary Vaynerchuk’s net worth in 2024 is estimated at $220 million, up from $200 million in 2023.

His wealth primarily stems from his diverse ventures, including his media company, VaynerMedia, his wine business, and book publications. Vaynerchuk is also recognized for his influential social media presence and work as a sought-after keynote speaker.