Cody Ko Biography
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Early Life and Education
Cody Ko, born Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk on November 22, 1990, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a versatile figure who transitioned from computer science to social media fame. With a bachelor's degree in computer science from Duke University in 2012, Cody quickly made a name for himself in the tech industry.
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Rise to Social Media Fame
After graduating from Duke University, Cody moved to Silicon Valley and created the viral photo-sharing app I'd Cap That in 2012, garnering four million users in four months. In 2013, he found success on Vine, earning millions of loops for his humorous videos. Transitioning to YouTube in 2016, Cody gained over two million subscribers with his reaction videos and critiques.
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Acting and Podcasting
Cody also ventured into acting, starring as Wade in the YouTube series 'The Real Bros of Simi Valley.' In 2019, he co-founded the Tiny Meat Gang podcast with Noel Miller, a comedy rap group that won the Best Podcast award at the 11th Shorty Awards.
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Personal Life
Cody met American teacher Kelsey Kreppel in 2017, and they married on February 4, 2023, in Indian Wells, California. They're expecting their first child, a son, in January 2024.
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