Matthew "MatPat" Patrick

Matthew Patrick, aka MatPat, is the founder and former-host of the “Theory” Channels on YouTube, one of digital video’s best-known and most successful brands. With over 45 million subscribers and 9 billion total views, MatPat’s channels are best described as modern-day Mythbusters, educating viewers on science, math, and critical thought through the lens of pop culture. His creative work also spans larger-scale productions like producing the YouTube Premium series Game Lab as well as Creators in Fashion, the first-ever live fashion week for creator-founded apparel brands. Off-YouTube, he’s hosted the reality competition show The Runner (Executive Producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck), voiced a Transformer, and made a surprise cameo appearance in Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s movie. He also helped co-produce the Tony-nominated Broadway play Grey House as well as the West End musicalYour Lie in April.

Outside of production, MatPat is a respected digital strategist who, over the last decade, has deeply shaped the online discourse around the creator economy and online creator culture. After selling his business in 2022, Matt successfully transitioned his YouTube channels to a new series of hosts in 2024, pioneering a playbook for longevity of creator-led brands in the digital ecosystem. He’s also presented everywhere from Capitol Hill to the UN, engaging in creative collaborations with prominent world leaders and celebrities from Bill Gates to the Pope. But of all his work, he’s most proud of having used his platform to raise over $7M and counting for various charitable organizations.