Jimmy Donaldson, also known by many as “Mr. Beast”, is an influential character in today’s Youtube scene. At age 23, living in North Carolina, Jimmy is a professional gamer, content creator, and online streamer. Though he may seem to just be another Youtuber, he has actually been one of the most generous celebrities on the platform.

His odd entry into popularity on Youtube was a video of himself counting to 100,000, watched by 21 million people. This was followed up by another video of a similar nature, with him counting to 300,000. Two ridiculous, unnecessary feats, though he knew it would rally spectators, and subsequent subscribers. Between setting off the worlds largest firework, to setting the world record for Christmas lights on a house, he has had no shortage of ideas. Mr. Beast has always had a knack for realizing what will procure views and subscribers. He has done quite well and has also done some amazing things.

With millions of Youtube subscribers, and fans on all platforms, Mr. Beast sets out to perform expensive stunts and wild challenges. He constantly makes his group of fellow creators compete for prizes and cash. Jimmy Donaldson doesn’t stop there though, as he rakes in 100% of his add revenue, he uses a massive amount of it to donate to a multitude of charities and organizations. Even then he doesn’t stop, he is constantly giving out gifts and money to people in need, even without specific organizations tied to them. Yes, it helps him gain publicity, though with that added publicity he uses his revenues to do even more good. So far, Donald has raised well over his own net worth, in addition to the actual money he is giving away himself. Mr. Beast is entrepreneurial in the sense that he uses his channels and merchandise to grow a huge philanthropic footprint. He found a different way to use media, and by performing his shock value tricks and stunts, he is able to do good all over the world.