Alex Christoforou is a Cypriot Entrepreneur, Journalist, YouTuber, President, Chairman, and Co-Host of “The Duran” with a net worth of $1.2 million (2025).
He also runs his own YouTube channel, “Alex Christoforou,” where he independently does geopolitical analysis on a range of issues, including Russia, Ukraine, and world affairs.
In this article, I’ll talk about who Alex Christoforou is, his early life, education, professional life, net worth, and more. Keep reading!
| Name | Alex Christoforou |
| Nickname | Alex |
| Date of Birth | In July 1972 (52 Years) |
| Place of Birth | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Journalist, YouTuber, and World Traveler |
| Nationality | Cypriot |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Economics (College of William and Mary) MBA (Thunderbird School of Global Management) |
| Father | Alex Nicholas Christoforou |
| Net Worth | $1.2 Million (Est., 2025) |
Alex Christoforou’s Age
Alex was born in July 1972 and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. His exact birth date is unknown, but as of 2025, he is 52 years old.
Alex Christoforou’s Bio
Alex completed his schooling at a local school and attended Georgetown Preparatory School, Rockville, Maryland, from 1986 to 1990. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the College of William and Mary (1990–1994).
He completed his MBA at Thunderbird School of Global Management in 1996-97. He currently lives in Nicosia, Cyprus, and travels between Cyprus and Athens for work.
He is a private person. He never speaks publicly about his family background, wife, or children online. We will update when we have any verified information.
Alex Christoforou’s Wiki
Alex has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, internet, and IT industries.
He specializes in Management, Web/Mobile Tech, Operations, Interface Design, Project Management, and business planning.
He worked as a sales consultant at AirTouch Cellular from April 1997 – August 1999 in Phoenix, Arizona, and as a web developer and managing Director of Box Up Solutions from October 2002 – February 2006 in Athens, Greece.
He also had experience in Creative Technical Services in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Alex Christoforou’s Companies
Wadja Media Ltd.
Alex founded Wadja Media Ltd. in March 2006 in Nicosia, Cyprus, serving as Director and later CEO (from April 2011). The company received $650k investment in 2012.
Wadja is a communications platform connecting people via email, web, and SMS; it reportedly has over 7 million users globally.
Startup Grid
He launched Startup Grid in September 2012, acting as Country Chapter Director until Jan 2015. Startup Grind is a global startup community that hosts local events and connects entrepreneurs.
The Duran
Alex co-founded The Duran in May 2016, along with Peter Lavelle, Alexander Mercouris, Vladimir Rodzianko, and Dr. Vladimir Zeester. He serves as President and Chairman. The Duran is part of DRN MEDIA PLC in Cyprus.
The Duran is an international news site and YouTube channel offering independent geopolitical analysis, especially with Alexander Mercouris as co-host.
Please read our article on his partner at The Duran: Who Is Alexander Mercouris?
Blankchat
His latest venture is Blankchat, a “fill in the blanks” survey app. He co-founded the company and acts as CTO.
YouTube Channel
Alex Christoforou’s self-named YouTube channel, launched in August 2009, has over 200k subscribers and over 700 million views as of 2025. He earns an estimated $7,000/month and $90,000+/year from YouTube ad revenue alone.
He also manages The Duran’s YouTube channel, which was suspended briefly in 2021 but has since been restored.
Achievements and Honors
- Alex speaks four languages: English, Greek, Spanish, and Russian.
- Awarded at InBusiness Awards 2012.
- Winner, Manager of the Year, 9th Annual ICT Technology Forum, Athens, 2008.
- Best Business Plan, 8th Annual VC Forum, Athens, 2007.
Alex Christoforou’s Net Worth
As of 2025, it is estimated that he is a millionaire with a net worth of $1.2 million. There is no official public figure; this estimate is based on his companies, media outlets, and online analytics earnings.
Enjoy watching Christoforou on YouTube. He knows what the newsmakers are doing but not why. When the subject is geopolitics (and he claims this field) lack of fundamental theory and imprecision in discerning ultimate motivations will never raise the discussion very far towards truth, which is also his claim. In other words, there is less here than meets the eye. He’s a businessman with heart and not (yet) a scholar with insight.
Keep watching more CNN and you’ll get wiser and wiser. It’s a free world,so you are entitled to your own opinions. Congrats.
Actually, he not only knows what the newsmakers are doing and he knows exactly why. That is actually one of his strength, he not only tells what he thinks, but explains in detail why he thinks that. I have been following him for maybe two years now, and so far he has told the truth, and only the truth. Whenever he is not 100% sure about something, he Always says that, and what other possible explanations could be. Yes, he has a heart, but as the son of a diplomat, with two graduate degrees and a lifetime devoted to study , one could definitely call him a scholar with insight.
Daily, I follow Alex You Tube channel from the time he was broadcasting from the US, I think. I don’t have much availability but find a moment every day to watch fom his perspective, how are things going in the world… I am delighted by his opened religious testimony, something others even hide from the public .
I guess success and abundance are coming Alex’ way. All he deserves…
Linda
Lisbon, 21st of July 2023
Please ask Alex how in his YT videos he keeps his camera so still while he walks about talking…
It’s the embedded optical and software stabilization of the device itself. I assume he either uses iPhone or some expensive Samsung Galaxy model.