Jack Byrne
Jack
Byrne
Jack Byrne is the founder and CEO of Spectra, a social first content studio building premium content and IP for the next generation of digital consumers. Byrne is the co-founder of Sidetalk, New York’s one-minute street show known for its eccentric man-on-the-street interviews and infamous “Bing Bong” slogan. He began his career in digital entertainment at age 14 when he began working for The Fat Jewish. After 4 years of working for The Fat Jewish, Byrne went on to launch his own ventures in the digital space.
Byrne has collaborated with notable entertainment figures such as A$AP Rocky, Drake, Kai Cenat, Cardi B, iShowSpeed, Andrew Schulz, and others. He has also been nominated for YouTube’s Show of the Year, Unscripted Series of the Year, and Independent Creator of the Year. Byrne’s work has been featured in publications such as Vanity Fair, GQ, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Billboard. In 2024, Byrne helped launch Roommates starring Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart alongside Playmaker. Roommates debuted at the #4 spot on the Spotify charts for sports podcasts. Byrne has also executive produced hit music videos like 'Think U the Shit’ by Ice Spice which quickly climbed to the top 10 on the YouTube music charts.
Additionally, Byrne serves as a strategic advisor to industry-leading technology companies, Fortune 100 executives, streaming platforms, and bluechip brands. Byrne received his BA from New York University's Gallatin School in 2023, where he studied the Business of Entertainment. Most recently, Byrne was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 as the youngest member of the class of 2024 in the social media category.
Jack Byrne is the founder and CEO of Spectra, a social first content studio building premium content and IP for the next generation of digital consumers. Byrne is the co-founder of Sidetalk, New York’s one-minute street show known for its eccentric man-on-the-street interviews and infamous “Bing Bong” slogan. He began his career in digital entertainment at age 14 when he began working for The Fat Jewish. After 4 years of working for The Fat Jewish, Byrne went on to launch his own ventures in the digital space.
Byrne has collaborated with notable entertainment figures such as A$AP Rocky, Drake, Kai Cenat, Cardi B, iShowSpeed, Andrew Schulz, and others. He has also been nominated for YouTube’s Show of the Year, Unscripted Series of the Year, and Independent Creator of the Year. Byrne’s work has been featured in publications such as Vanity Fair, GQ, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Billboard. In 2024, Byrne helped launch Roommates starring Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart alongside Playmaker. Roommates debuted at the #4 spot on the Spotify charts for sports podcasts. Byrne has also executive produced hit music videos like 'Think U the Shit’ by Ice Spice which quickly climbed to the top 10 on the YouTube music charts.
Additionally, Byrne serves as a strategic advisor to industry-leading technology companies, Fortune 100 executives, streaming platforms, and bluechip brands. Byrne received his BA from New York University's Gallatin School in 2023, where he studied the Business of Entertainment. Most recently, Byrne was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 as the youngest member of the class of 2024 in the social media category.
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