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Cleo Abram

Person

A former Vox journalist who became a successful independent creator on YouTube with her channel 'Huge If True', which focuses on techno-optimism.

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9/30/2025, 4:41:27 AM

Last Updated

9/30/2025, 4:42:33 AM

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9/30/2025, 4:42:33 AM

Summary

Cleo Abram is an Emmy-nominated independent video journalist and content creator, widely recognized for her YouTube channel "Huge If True." On this platform, she champions techno-optimism, exploring complex technological topics with rigor and optimism to demonstrate how innovation can address global challenges. Her career path includes significant roles as a video producer and host at Vox, where she contributed to shows like "Explained" (Netflix), "Answered," and "Glad You Asked" (YouTube Originals), and previously as a producer at Racked. A graduate of Columbia University, Abram transitioned from traditional journalism to the independent Creator Economy, allowing her to pursue her mission of informing and inspiring her audience about positive future possibilities. She also maintains a popular TikTok presence, sharing insights on science, technology, and economics, and has been a guest speaker at events like the All-In Summit.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Awards

    Emmy-nominated

  • Mission

    Spreading Techno-optimism

  • Education

    Columbia University

  • Birth Date

    1993-01-27

  • Birthplace

    New York, USA

  • Occupation

    Independent Video Journalist, Content Creator, TikTok Star, Former Journalist

  • YouTube Channel

    Huge If True

  • Current Location

    New York, New York, USA

  • TikTok Followers

    Over 1.9 million

Timeline
  • Attended Columbia University. (Source: LinkedIn)

    2011-2015

  • Started a website called "The Short Version" to write informative articles about controversial issues. (Source: Famous Birthdays)

    2015-05

  • Worked as a video producer and host at Racked. (Source: Famous Birthdays)

    Unknown

  • Worked as a journalist and video producer for Vox, contributing to their Netflix show "Explained" (writing/directing "Coding" and "Diamonds" episodes), producing for Vox's YouTube channel, hosting "Answered," and co-hosting "Glad You Asked." (Source: Related Document 3a836bf6-b1b9-4d5c-8c23-21d5e024c576, YouTube Channel Bio)

    Unknown

  • Transitioned from a journalist at Vox to an independent creator on YouTube, launching her channel "Huge If True" to spread techno-optimism. (Source: Related Document 3a836bf6-b1b9-4d5c-8c23-21d5e024c576)

    Unknown

  • Got married in her backyard. (Source: Instagram)

    2021-07-12

  • Photographed in New York for an "Into The Gloss" feature. (Source: Into The Gloss)

    2021-09-18

  • Interviewed by Jon Youshaei on his YouTube channel to discuss leaving a full-time job to become a full-time creator. (Source: Famous Birthdays)

    2024

  • Participated in a special "Science Corner" edition hosted by David Friedberg at the All-In Summit. (Source: Related Document 3a836bf6-b1b9-4d5c-8c23-21d5e024c576)

    Unknown

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  • Cleo Abram - Huge If True - LinkedIn

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