Jack Byrne is the founder of Spectra, a next-generation entertainment studio creating premium, social-first content, IP, and brand storytelling for a new era of culture and commerce. Spectra helps brands and talent strategically navigate the digital entertainment world and creates culturally defining shows and IP built for the social-first generation. Before launching Spectra, Byrne co-founded Sidetalk, New York’s viral one-minute street show. He began his career in digital entertainment at age 14 working for The Fat Jewish and later launched his own ventures across content and entertainment. His work has been featured in Vanity Fair, GQ, Forbes, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and The Wall Street Journal. Byrne was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2024 and has been nominated for YouTube’s Show of the Year and Independent Creator of the Year. He holds a degree in the Business of Entertainment from NYU’s Gallatin School.