Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry are two of the most trusted and influential voices shaping the creator economy. In 2025, they were named to the TIME100 Creators list in the Leaders category, recognizing their role in shaping the future of digital creativity and entrepreneurship.

Through insightful interviews with top creators, industry analysis, and creator economy news, Colin and Samir are building the roadmap for the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. They are the co-founders of The Publish Company, a modern media platform that combines creator-focused journalism, educational content, community engagement, and live events. Through their YouTube channel with 1.6 million subscribers, their podcast The Colin & Samir Show, the newsletter The Publish Press, and the educational platform Creator Startup, they empower, equip, and inspire digital entrepreneurs, creators, and brands. Colin and Samir have built a platform-agnostic, real-time content pipeline designed to give creators the tools and knowledge to build sustainable, impactful careers.

Colin and Samir have collaborated with top creators including Emma Chamberlain, MrBeast, Ryan Trahan, Hasan Minhaj, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, and more. They’ve worked with brands including Spotify, Shopify, Google, Canon, Porsche, Adobe, and Samsung. Through their work, Colin and Samir spotlight how creators have transformed into entrepreneurs, brand builders, and business leaders—reshaping the media and entertainment industry.

Colin and Samir’s collaboration began in 2012 with the founding of The Lacrosse Network, a YouTube media company focused on lacrosse game broadcasts, talk shows, and documentaries. After TLN was acquired by sports media company The Whistle in 2014 and continued to grow on YouTube, they went independent in 2016 to launch their eponymous channel, Colin and Samir.