AJ Vaynerchuk

AJ Vaynerchuk is a prominent entrepreneur and the CEO of VaynerSports, a full-service sports agency that represents professional athletes. He co-founded VaynerSports after serving as the COO of VaynerMedia, a digital marketing agency he established with his brother, Gary Vaynerchuk, in 2009. Under his leadership, VaynerMedia grew significantly, working with major brands like Budweiser and Chase Bank. He is also a founding partner of the venture capital fund VaynerRSE.

In addition to his business ventures, AJ Vaynerchuk is actively involved in philanthropy. He serves as a board member for the New York Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life for those affected by these conditions. His personal connection to the cause stems from his own experiences with Crohn's disease, which has motivated him to raise awareness and support for the foundation's initiatives.1243