Anthony Padilla

Anthony Padilla is a comedian, content creator, and co-founder of viral comedy brand, Smosh. Best known for his satirical comedy and in-depth interviews, Padilla is considered one of the internet’s earliest success stories. During his nearly two decade-long tenure as Smosh co-founder and star, the comedy empire garnered over 75 million social media followers, released two feature films in partnership with Lionsgate and YouTube Red, and created over ten short-form scripted shows. Padilla is also the founder of Pressalike Productions, the media company behind viral series such as “I Spent A Day With…” and "Assumptions" which fosters honest conversations among members of marginalized groups and prominent public figures alike.

Community Track

Live Podcast: I Spent a Day With…

Location: ROOM 213

Thursday, June 27

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Featuring: Anthony Padilla, MatPat

Anthony Padilla took his popular YouTube series “I Spent a Day With...” into the podcast world. Now, he’s bringing it to you at VidCon! Join him as he sits down with guests to discover the truth about often misunderstood and misrepresented groups of people and the human condition.

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Industry Track

Smosh Leadership Roundtable: Scaling a Creator-First Company

Location: Ballroom AB

Friday, June 28

3:30 pm - 3:55 pm

Featuring: Alessandra Catanese, Kiana Parker, Jon Youshaei and more

Nearly a year to date after taking the company back into their own hands, Ian, Anthony, and Smosh CEO Alessandra Catanese sit down for a candid conversation about operating a creator-first company in today’s ever-changing digital economy. From establishing the right C-suite and building operational processes bespoke for a creator-driven company to ensuring the company’s mission and ethos carries throughout the entire organization, find out how Smosh is creating a new blueprint for achieving scale and longevity.

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