What do Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Alex Partridge have in common? All three dropped out of college. However, all three have also achieved incredible successes and paved the way for new generations, each in their own digital environment. Alex Partridge, founder of some of the first viral Facebook pages, is one of the first to understand how truly influential social media can be. He will join the impressive lineup of the Communication Days, which will take place this year from April 11 to 14 in Rovinj.
Reaching over a billion people worldwide, the story of UNILAD and LADbible seems simple – they are well-known digital phenomena covering a wide range of hot pop culture topics with celebrity guests like Keanu Reeves and Tom Holland. Although the platforms specialize in viral videos and memes, Partridge’s UNILAD and LADbible have often been among the drivers of social initiatives and awareness campaigns on important community issues, demonstrating the true power that can arise from the potential of social media.
Although Alex Partridge quickly turned these platforms, which today collectively boast over 120 million followers, into a lucrative business, numerous challenges stood behind his venture – existential crises caused by immense success at a young age, and ultimately a lawsuit over ownership with investors. However, this Facebook genius, as he is often referred to by the media, has successfully overcome all obstacles and continued to innovate in the rapidly growing digital landscape, including the ADHD Chatter podcast.
– The moment I stopped trying to be ‘normal’ was also the moment I started to shine – says Partridge, whose ability to recognize the pulse of internet culture and create engaging content continues to resonate with millions around the world.
