About Complexly

Complexly is a nonprofit that creates thoughtful, well-researched educational content for millions of learners around the world. Through projects like Crash Course, SciShow, PBS Eons, and Bizarre Beasts, we’ve produced more than 10,000 videos for an audience of over 32 million subscribers. Everything we make is grounded in our mission: to create trustworthy stuff that inspires curiosity and lowers barriers to knowledge-building.

Where It All Began

Complexly began in 2012, when Hank and John Green set out to create educational YouTube channels that were both genuinely informational and entertaining. Crash Course and SciShow were built on that idea, combining storytelling, humor, fun visuals, and rigorous research into videos that invited people to learn in new ways. As audiences grew, those early shows demonstrated that high-quality educational videos could flourish on YouTube while remaining true to our mission. That has always been possible because of the people who watch, share, teach with, and support our work. With that foundation, Complexly has grown into a network of shows exploring new ways to help people understand their world. In early 2026, Complexly started a new chapter by becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, deepening our commitment to the mission that has guided us from the beginning.

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Mission & Values

Our mission at Complexly is to create trustworthy stuff that inspires curiosity and lowers barriers to knowledge-building. Our vision is to cultivate curiosity and build knowledge in more people, more ways, and more places. We believe education is a human right and that learning works best when we meet people where they’re at. We value inquiry, narrative, and accuracy, and we believe that inspired learning creates wonder and joy. We prioritize accurate, engaging narrative over rigidity of curriculum, and we imagine the world complexly. These ideas shape how we approach every video, podcast, and project we produce.

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By The Numbers

  • 14+ Years

    Years of creating trustworthy stuff

  • 6+ Billion

    Cumulative Video Views

  • 32,000,000+

    Subscribers across our YouTube channels

  • 10,000+

    Educational videos published

  • 29,000,000

    Monthly Views

Partners We’ve Worked With

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    Reach millions of engaged lifelong learners through sponsorship placements on our shows. We work with partners who value accuracy, clarity, and meaningful educational storytelling.

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    Working at Complexly means contributing to educational projects that reach millions of lifelong learners around the world. If you’re excited by the idea of helping people learn through collaborative, mission-driven work, we invite you to explore our open roles.

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