History of Gary Vaynerchuk in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 30, 2024

Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as Gary Vee, is an American entrepreneur and internet personality. He gained initial recognition as a wine critic who grew his family's wine business. Currently, he is best known for his expertise in digital marketing and social media. Vaynerchuk is the chairman of the New York-based communications company VaynerX and CEO of its subsidiary, VaynerMedia. He is also a co-founder of the restaurant reservation software company Resy and Empathy Wines.

November 14, 1975: Birth of Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk was born on November 14, 1975, in Babruysk, Soviet Union (present-day Belarus).

1978: Immigration to the United States

At the age of three, in 1978, Gary Vaynerchuk and his family immigrated to New York City, USA.

1998: Taking Charge of Shopper's Discount Liquors

After graduating college in 1998, Vaynerchuk took over his father's liquor store, Shopper's Discount Liquors.

1998: Graduation from Mount Ida College

Gary Vaynerchuk graduated with a bachelor's degree in management science from Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts in 1998.

February 2006: Debut of Wine Library TV

Wine Library TV (WLTV or The Thunder Show) premiered in February 2006, featuring Gary Vaynerchuk's wine reviews and discussions.

2006: Launch of Wine Library TV

In 2006, Gary Vaynerchuk started Wine Library TV, a daily webcast on YouTube focusing on wine reviews, tastings, and advice.

2009: Founding of VaynerMedia

Gary Vaynerchuk and his brother AJ Vaynerchuk founded VaynerMedia, a social media-focused digital agency, in 2009.

2010: Launch of Wine & Web on Sirius XM

Gary Vaynerchuk launched the "Wine & Web" show on Sirius XM satellite radio in 2010, combining wine tastings with discussions on technology and startups.

August 2011: Departure from Wine Library and Founding of VaynerMedia

Gary Vaynerchuk stepped away from the family wine business in August 2011 to establish VaynerMedia, a digital ad agency.

2011: End of Wine Library TV and Launch of The Daily Grape

After reaching 1,000 episodes, Vaynerchuk retired Wine Library TV in 2011 and replaced it with The Daily Grape, a video podcast.

2014: Launch of The #AskGaryVee Show

Gary Vaynerchuk started "The #AskGaryVee Show" on YouTube in 2014, addressing questions about entrepreneurship and business.

2015: Named to Crain's New York Business 40 Under 40

Gary Vaynerchuk was recognized as one of Crain's New York Business 40 Under 40 in 2015.

2015: Start of DailyVee Documentary Series

The DailyVee, a video documentary series hosted by Gary Vaynerchuk on YouTube, commenced in 2015, offering insights into his business ventures and meetings.

2015: VaynerMedia Named Ad Age A-List Agency

VaynerMedia was recognized as one of Ad Age's A-List agencies in 2015.

2016: VaynerMedia's Revenue Reaches $100 Million

In 2016, VaynerMedia, with a workforce of 600 employees, generated $100 million in revenue.

February 2017: Participation in "Planet of the Apps"

Gary Vaynerchuk participated as a judge on "Planet of the Apps," a reality TV series, alongside will.i.am, Jessica Alba, and Gwyneth Paltrow in February 2017.

2017: Formation of The Gallery (Later Gallery Media Group)

Gary Vaynerchuk established The Gallery, later renamed Gallery Media Group, in 2017, a VaynerX subsidiary encompassing media properties like PureWow and ONE37pm.com.