Twenty years ago, spending your entire day on the internet probably would have been considered a waste of time. These days, however, spending hours on the internet can turn into a fruitful career. David Portnoy’s rise to internet fame is proof. Portnoy is best known as the founder of Barstool sports, and he’s become a fixture in lots of conversations across the Internet. Thanks to his online presence, David had gotten some cool opportunities over the years, and it looks like they just keep rolling in. Keep reading for ten things you didn’t know about Dave Portnoy.
1. Listening To Music Is Part Of His Daily Ritual
Dave has a pretty specific routine that he follows each morning. One of the things he likes to do every day is listening to music on his way to work. He says, “I have one playlist that I started, I don’t even know how many years ago, called Wrecking Ball. I didn’t understand how Spotify worked, and the first song I put in was Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball.” It has about 600 songs now. It has everything: Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Buffett, AC/DC, country, and Kanye. If I like a song, it goes on it.”
2. His Love for Sports Began When He Was Little
Many people wonder what Dave Portnoy did before Barstool Sports and whether he played football himself. One thing’s for sure, Dave has always had a huge passion for sports. He played football and baseball when he was young at Swampscott High School, where he was a student. Then, he joined the world’s greatest college known for sports, The University of Michigan, but he didn’t play sports there. After graduating with a degree in Education and working at Yankee Group, he founded his own company Barstool Sports, in 2003.
3. He Eats Pizza Every Day
Dave is a big pizza fan. He eats pizza for lunch every day. Every single day. This is something he’s done for the last few years and is now a part of his content creation process for the Barstool pizza app. He has a pizza review youtube channel where he rates the pizzas he eats.
4. He Was Married
In 2009, Dave married Renee Satherthwaite. The couple separated in 2017, and it’s unclear whether or not they are still legally married. Aside from her relationship with Portnoy, Satherthwaite is also known for being an equestrian and an internet personality.
Currently, he’s dating Silvana Mojica, who is believed to be in her twenties at the moment.
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5. He Doesn’t Mind Being Controversial
If you’ve ever seen any of Barstool Sports’ content, you know that it’s a little on the racy side. Barstool has a reputation for being misogynistic and offensive, but Dave Portnoy doesn’t seem to mind. Portnoy said, “We will not bow down to the winds of PC culture whichever way they may blow. If that makes us perceived as a counter-culture, then so be it. I’d say we represent the silent majority.”
6. He Wants To Buy A Sports Team
It’s a known fact that Dave Portnoy is a massive sports fan. Barstool Sports is bigger than it’s ever been, but Portnoy is still looking for ways to show his love for sports to the world. One of his plans for the future is to buy a sports team. He hasn’t provided any detail on what kind of team he wants to own, but it’s something he’s thinking about.
7. He Has a Net Worth of At Least $100 Million
Dave Portnoy has a net worth of at least $100 million. It is believed that he earns around $8 million a year. This makes sense because Barstool Sports is popular worldwide. But Dave also invests a lot of money in stocks, real estate, and crypto.
8. He Faced Allegations Regarding Harassment
Barstool Sports has gotten its fair share of negative media attention over the years. Several former employees have alleged that sexual harassment runs rampant throughout the company. Many have accused also Portnoy of fostering a culture that is harmful and offensive. However, Portnoy has always denied any such allegations.
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9. He Is Jewish
Dave Portnoy was born into a Jewish family in a suburb of Boston called Swampscott. There’s no information on whether or not Portnoy still practices the faith, but the religion of any kind certainly isn’t something that’s part of the Barstool brand.
10. He’s Popular on Social Media
Dave has made a name for himself outside of Barstool Sports. He even has fans that are not sports fans. He has over 4.4 million followers on Instagram and is very consistent with his content. If you’re ever looking for a pizza review, Dave’s Instagram is definitely the place to be. Dave is also popular on TikTok, with 2.8 million followers.
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