Brett Conti

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Brett Conti
Brett Conti.jpg
Born (1992-06-21) June 21, 1992 (age 31)
Massapequa, New York
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Occupation
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2010-present
Genre
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship
Subscribers830,000 (April 2024)[1]
Total views130 million + (April 2024)[1]

Brett Conti (born June 21, 1992) is an American YouTuber and internet personality based in New York City. He started his YouTube journey in 2010 and has become one of the most renowned names on the platform. His YouTube channel features skateboarding, lifestyle vlogs, travel guides, and entrepreneurial content.[2]

As of April 2024, Conti’s YouTube channel has over 830,000 subscribers and 130 million total views.[3]

Early life and education

Conti was born and raised in Massapequa, New York. Conti started skateboarding at age six. However, a significant injury at age 20 temporarily halted his skateboarding pursuits.

He graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in marketing and finance in 2014. He started his career in finance as a marketing associate intern at Morgan Stanley.

Career

In May 2013, during his university years, Conti drew inspiration from his family's textile background and his philanthropic aspirations to establish Fortune New York, a clothing line. The brand specializes in apparel, such as T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and skateboards. Fortune New York has quickly gained traction and is now showcased in over 150 stores across eight countries. Notably, the brand allocates a portion of its proceeds to charitable initiatives.[4]

YouTube Career

Conti launched his eponymous YouTube channel in 2010, initially showcasing skateboarding videos across New York City.[5] Over time, his content diversified to encompass lifestyle and travel vlogs, capturing his global adventures and cultural experiences. Conti is known for his cinematic style and vibrant depiction of urban life. His videos feature insights into New York City living, budget travel tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the development of his brand, Fortune NYC. As of April 2024, Conti has amassed over 830,000 subscribers and 130 million total views on his channel.[6]

Conti is a brand ambassador for the travel metasearch website Expedia. His passion for travel has led him to explore over 25 countries, documented on his YouTube and Instagram accounts, where he boasts a total following of over 970,000 users.[7]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "About". YouTube.
  2. "Learn about Brett Conti". Famous Birthdays. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  3. "Carving Your Own Path | Brett Conti | Feeble Minded Podcast Ep9". Listen Notes. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  4. "Brett Conti and Bobby Briskey - Skateboarding, Travel and Cheap Food". Listen Notes. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  5. Staff, A. O. L. "Brett Conti left his unfulfilling finance job and started a skateboard empire". www.aol.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  6. "TikTok creator who sparked backlash with NYC dumpling restaurant review video apologizes". Yahoo News. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  7. "TikTok creator who sparked backlash with NYC dumpling restaurant review video apologizes". Yahoo News. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2024.

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