Chris Pavlovski
Chris Pavlovski is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rumble, a video-sharing platform he launched in October 2013. Under his leadership, Rumble has experienced significant growth, expanding its user base and diversifying its content beyond a political focus through strategic partnerships. Pavlovski, a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in online marketing and advertising, became a billionaire in January 2025 due to Rumble's stock performance. Chris Pavlovski founded Jolted Media Group in 2001, serving as CEO. He was a regional finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2010. In 2011, he co-founded Cosmic Development, an IT and software services firm that grew to over 150 employees. Pavlovski launched Rumble in 2013, a video hosting and cloud platform, and led its growth to a Nasdaq listing in 2022 with an implied enterprise value of about $2.1 billion. He became a billionaire in January 2025 after Rumble's stock surged. These achievements underscore his dedication to fostering free expression and creator empowerment.
Career Milestones
- Founded Rumble in October 2013 and serves as Chief Executive Officer, leading its growth into a major video-sharing platform.
- Co-founded Cosmic Development in 2011, an IT and software services company that grew to over 150 employees.
- Founded Jolted Media Group in 2001, serving as CEO and gaining recognition as a regional finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2010.
- Led Rumble to a Nasdaq listing in 2022 with an implied enterprise value of approximately $2.1 billion.
- Became a billionaire in January 2025 following Rumble's stock surge, reflecting the company’s strong market performance.
About Rumble
Rumble, founded in 2013, is an online video platform and cloud services provider. It targets independent content creators and businesses, offering video hosting, live streaming, and monetization options. Core features include easy uploading, fair revenue sharing, and content control. Benefits include increased discoverability, community engagement, and diverse expression.