At just 25 years old, Iman Gadzhi has built an empire off the back of self-discipline, grit, and an unapologetic belief in the power of online education. Now, he’s bringing that same mindset to Whop, the fast-growing digital marketplace designed to help creators monetize everything from courses to communities.
Gadzhi has officially joined Whop as a co-owner and strategic partner, the company announced this month, marking one of its most high-profile moves yet. With Whop on track to process over $1 billion in payments this year and its average creator earning $8,413 a month, the timing couldn’t be better.
To kick off the partnership, Gadzhi launched a 5-Day Make Money Online Challenge through Whop, designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs earn their first dollar online. The challenge blends mindset training, skill development, and real business tactics to give users a crash course in modern digital hustle.
“Whop is the most exciting platform in the digital economy right now,” Gadzhi said in a recent announcement. “This partnership is about scaling impact — giving more people access to the tools and playbooks that changed my life.”
Known for his sharp-edged business content, Iman Gadzhi rose to prominence in the creator economy by teaching others how to build online businesses, grow personal brands, and escape the 9-to-5. But his journey started far from the creator spotlight.
Born in Dagestan, Russia, and raised in London by a single mother, Gadzhi began flipping Instagram accounts at age 15 to help support his family. By high school, he was managing social media for local football clubs and training clients in fitness, skills that eventually helped him launch his own digital marketing agency and education company. He dropped out of school to pursue entrepreneurship full-time and never looked back.
As part of his new role at Whop, Gadzhi is bringing his suite of digital products onto the platform and working closely with its leadership team to expand offerings, grow its user base, and support its already-powerful network of creators.
But the partnership is about more than business. It’s also a shared philosophy. Both Whop and Gadzhi have emphasized the importance of self-education, entrepreneurship, and access to opportunities once gated by traditional systems.
Gadzhi’s influence also extends beyond profit. Through his philanthropic work, he’s privately funded the construction of several schools in Nepal, giving thousands of children access to high-quality education. His mission to “redefine education” now aligns with Whop’s broader goal of empowering creators and small business owners around the world.
For Whop, adding Gadzhi to its cap table alongside backers like Peter Thiel, The Chainsmokers, and Insight Partners is more than a marketing win. It’s a signal of what’s coming next: more tools, more creators, and a faster path to independence in the digital economy.
“Whether you’re selling SaaS, teaching a skill, or building a private community, Whop gives you the infrastructure,” Gadzhi added. “Now it’s about giving people the roadmap.”
With the creator economy evolving rapidly, Whop and Gadzhi are betting big on a future where anyone can build something of value — and get paid for it.
Spencer Hulse is the Editorial Director at Grit Daily. He is responsible for overseeing other editors and writers, day-to-day operations, and covering breaking news.
