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Science communicator and educational-media producer behind a personal channel and projects including SciShow and Crash Course.
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Hank Green
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THE TIMELINE / DATED RECORD
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17documented events
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THE RECEIPTS
17Documented events
17FEB 2026 · Business
Complexly becomes a nonprofit
The educational studio behind Crash Course and SciShow changed its status so its founders no longer held equity, with Green joining the board and continuing to host programmes.
Open source ↗16JUL 2025 · Business
Green partnered with Honey B Games to launch Focus Friend, a productivity app which allows users to set a timer
In July 2025, Green partnered with Honey B Games to launch Focus Friend, a productivity app which allows users to set a timer that temporarily blocks other apps.
Open source ↗15JAN 2025 · Milestone
Ask Hank Anything was launched on the Complexly YouTube channel
In January 2025, Ask Hank Anything was launched on the Complexly YouTube channel.
Open source ↗14APR 2023 · Business
Hank Green launched a third charitable company, "Sun Basin Soap"
In April 2023, they launched a third charitable company, "Sun Basin Soap".
Open source ↗13SEP 2018 · Milestone
Green's debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, was published on September 25, 2018
Green's debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, was published on September 25, 2018; its sequel A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor was published on July 7, 2020.
Open source ↗12JUN 2016 · Milestone
Green founded the Internet Creators Guild (ICG), the first nonprofit organization to represent online creators
In June 2016, Green founded the Internet Creators Guild (ICG), the first nonprofit organization to represent online creators.
Open source ↗112016 · Business
Green's LLC and production company EcoGeek was renamed Complexly (after the phrase "Imagine Others Complexly")
In 2016, Green's LLC and production company EcoGeek was renamed Complexly (after the phrase "Imagine Others Complexly").
Open source ↗10JUN 2015 · Milestone
The Green brothers started the weekly podcast Dear Hank & John
In June 2015, the Green brothers started the weekly podcast Dear Hank & John.
Open source ↗092015 · Milestone
After VidCon's success, Green launched a new conference, NerdCon: Stories, focusing on all types of storytelling media
After VidCon's success, Green launched a new conference, NerdCon: Stories, focusing on all types of storytelling media, in 2015.
Open source ↗082014 · Business
Green partnered with Animal Wonders Inc, a nonprofit organization focused on animal rescue and animal-based education
In 2014, Green partnered with Animal Wonders Inc, a nonprofit organization focused on animal rescue and animal-based education, to launch a new YouTube channel focused on animals.
Open source ↗07APR 2014 · Milestone
A spin-off channel, SciShow Space, was launched in April 2014 to cover space topics, and is hosted by Green
A spin-off channel, SciShow Space, was launched in April 2014 to cover space topics, and is hosted by Green, Reid Reimers, and Caitlin Hofmeister.
Open source ↗062013 · Dispute
They launched Subbable, a monthly subscription-based crowdfunding platform similar to Kickstarter
In 2013, they launched Subbable, a monthly subscription-based crowdfunding platform similar to Kickstarter that would let subscribers pledge a monthly donation to creators and receive perks in exchange by building up a pledge bank.
Open source ↗052012 · Milestone
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries was a web series created in 2012 by Green and Bernie Su and produced by Pemberley Digital
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries was a web series created in 2012 by Green and Bernie Su and produced by Pemberley Digital.
Open source ↗04JAN 2012 · Milestone
Crash Course launches
Hank and John Green launched the educational channel through YouTube's original-channel initiative, beginning with biology and world history.
Open source ↗032011 · Milestone
Green created "2-D" glasses, which allow one to watch 3-D movies in 2-D
In 2011, Green created "2-D" glasses, which allow one to watch 3-D movies in 2-D.
Open source ↗022008 · Business
DFTBA Records (an initialism for "Don't Forget to Be Awesome") is an e-commerce merchandise company co-founded by Green
DFTBA Records (an initialism for "Don't Forget to Be Awesome") is an e-commerce merchandise company co-founded by Green and Alan Lastufka in 2008.
Open source ↗012008 · Milestone
Green's first studio album, So Jokes, was released in 2008
Green's first studio album, So Jokes, was released in 2008 and reached number 22 on the Billboard Top 25 revenue generating albums online.
Open source ↗Recent uploads
Imported from the channel’s public YouTube feed.
The Hockey Stick of Doom.
It’s been a delightful 20 years (feat. T-Pain)
Answering your Dumb Saturn Questions
How can you get out of a climate doom spiral?
Why is cheddar cheese orange?
Answering Your Cancer Questions