Digital tools and platforms are the norm in 2024. It is mind-blowing to see the progress made in just a few years. It seems like yesterday that massive tech companies were making plans that, at the time, people thought were ridiculous and impossible. But just look at where we are today.
At the same time, people often forget that it is not just tech companies that made technology what it is in 2024. If not for hundreds of tech influencers, many of the latest technologies would simply whoosh past consumers.
Tech influencers have their own online audiences. They keep them informed about new technologies as and when they arise. Tech influencers also use various platforms to share their technology expertise and live their passion for online tools and gadgets.
Let's look at the seven most inspiring tech influencers of 2024 who continue to shape how people view and understand technology.
Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee, better known by his YouTube name MKBHD, is one of the most famous technology reviewers (and ultimate frisbee players) of 2024. His YouTube channel has 18.6 million subscribers and keeps growing daily.
Brownlee keeps his audience's attention with insightful reviews of smartphones, gadgets, and trends. He realized at a young age he wanted to become an influencer and started posting tech reviews while still in high school.
He is incredibly enthusiastic about the possibilities that technology offers. This is what makes him a household name in consumer electronics reviews.
He also goes into detail about more than just tech reviews. He is experienced in dealing with tech issues, tech development, and the right-to-repair.
Sebastian Linus
Sebastian Linus is the brain behind the 15.6-million-strong Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel. Linus is all about in-depth reviews and opinions about cutting-edge technology. His videos often feature custom PC builds, experiments, and niche tech products.
Linus's audience, in turn, loves his energy and creativity. Many do not know he was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age. He does not retreat when things get controversial and often throws a joke or two in the direction of the tech industry.
Linus's real success, however, comes from his genuine connection with his followers. His audience has an unwavering trust in his knowledge and knows that they will be informed and entertained each time they click on a Linus Tech Tips video.
Jane McGonigal
Jane McGonigal grabbed the alternative reality and multiplayer online gaming industry and turned it on its head. She has been so successful in doing this that she is known as the 'current public face of gamification.'
Even so, McGonigal is far less interested in her label than she is in exploring how collective intelligence can improve the quality of life for the average person. She works hard to narrow the gap between entertainment and its impact on communities.
According to her book, Reality Is Broken, games can help solve real-world problems. She also reflects on how to encourage people to work together and even help them become more resilient during tough times.
McGonigal is also a famous TED Talks speaker and uses the latest technology to design her own groundbreaking games. These games, including the popular SuperBetter, help people cope with depression, something that McGonigal has suffered from herself. McGonigal has dedicated her life not only to technology but to helping people see games as tools for positive change.
Khaby Lame
You are wrong if you think everything is heavy in the tech-influencing industry. Khaby Lame has found a way to use comedy and TikTok to humor and inspire people worldwide. Lame is a Senegalese comedian and does not speak English, but this has not stopped him from gaining more than 161.4 million followers on TikTok. In fact, he is also the most-followed content creator on the app, and he earned this title without speaking a single word.
If you are wondering why he chose TikTok and not YouTube, it is because TikTok is fantastic for short skits, which is what Lame does. According to Celebian, TikTok is at the forefront of short-form videos, and this content format continues to grow in popularity in 2024. Lame uses this to his advantage by creating funny videos that highlight hilariously complicated solutions to simple tasks.
It's not all just fun and games, either. Ingeniously, Lame inspires his massive following to use critical thinking to solve problems. Lame is the perfect example of how anyone can use TikTok to find the spotlight while helping others.
Lex Fridman
One cannot write an article like this and not include an influencer fluent in all things AI. Lex Fridman was a computer scientist and researcher before starting a podcast on YouTube. His most popular podcast topics include AI, philosophy, and science.
Fridman has interviewed several well-known people in the technology industry. These include Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk. His podcasts reach millions of listeners who are interested in what the future holds when it comes to technology.
Fridman also likes making the best of unexpected situations. When he interviewed Kanye West in 2022, he did not expect the statements that the rapper spewed. However, he handled the situation gracefully, and his popularity has not suffered because of this incident.
Additionally, Fridman is genuinely excited about everything that AI offers. He encourages his listeners to weigh the risks and benefits of AI and make the most of the technology they prefer.
Based on Celebian's 4 Biggest Trends article, AI has already claimed the top spot as a hot trend in 2024. Those who want to learn more about the impact of AI will find Fridman's podcast a valuable resource.
Susie Wee
Susie Wee helped build Cisco DevNet before branching out on her own. She has won several awards for her work in software development and cloud computing and has also been named one of the Most Powerful Women Engineers.
Wee shares incredible insights on the latest technology trends with her followers on Twitter and LinkedIn. She likes talking about networking and best practices when using technology. She follows the first rule of social media by engaging with her audiences and giving them the advice they need.
Marissa Mayer
Marissa Mayer is a tech influencer in her own right. She was once the President & CEO at Yahoo and sat on the board of directors of Walmart. She was Google's first female engineer, a first in many respects at the time. She also helped develop classic Google features like Google Search, Maps, and Gmail.
Yahoo allowed her to become one of the first few women in charge of a massive tech company. While working here, she focused on redesigning the platform's offerings and ongoing mobile-first.
In 2024, Mayer remains a role model for any woman who wants to make a difference in the technology industry. She inspires her social media followers with her leadership and her unmatched experience in using technology to drive success.
Tech Influencers Continue to Build a Digital World in 2024
These successful tech influencers are just a fraction of the hundreds of influencers shaping the digital landscape. Each of them has their own expertise and communication platform. And they will continue to make technology exciting for millions of social media followers in 2024 and beyond.
