Andru Edwards
YouTube Star
Tech guru who is widely known as the founder and CEO of the Gear Live YouTube channel. He earned the 2008 Vloggie Award for best technology video show for his smartphone, computer, and video game reviews and tips.
He graduated from New York University in 2000 with his bachelor's degree in eBusiness development, e-law, and e-finance. He launched his Gear Live brand in 2004.
He has earned more than 230,000 subscribers and 69 million views to his YouTube channel since its beginning. He has been named one of Seattle Magazine's top 25 innovators.
He has one son named Alijah, who he has profiled on his Gear Live blogging site.
Among those who voted and awarded him the 2008 Vloggie Award for best technology video show was judge and TV actor Zach Braff.