Kevin Nguyen

Founder of @catharsispor | Social Media Creator | Babson College ‘30

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

About

#1 GLOBAL TIKTOK TENNIS CONTENT CREATOR AND DIGITAL MEDIA FOUNDER with extensive experience in building and scaling social platforms. Founder of @catharsispor, a tennis-focused sports social media account. Scaled organically to over 500 million views and 20+ million likes on all platforms and monetized content through the TikTok Creator Rewards Program. Founder of a private nonprofit creator education and mentorship initiative focused on advising emerging content creators. Provides structured guidance with an emphasis on long-term scalability and sustainable growth. SELECTED PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: • Grown social media account to be the most-watched tennis TikTok creator in the world • Scaled social media account to 500M+ cumulative views through organic strategies • Achieved 20M+ total likes across all platforms • Generated significant independent revenue through the TikTok Rewards Program • Created viral tennis edits reposted and recognized by Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, and other professional players • Video content officially used and shared by the Novak Djokovic Foundation

Experience

  • Social Media Content Creator at TikTok
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Built and scaled @catharsispor, focused on short-form storytelling, becoming the most watched TikTok tennis creator in the world Generated 500M+ total views and 20M+ likes, consistently achieving viral reach through data-driven editing strategies Joined the Creator Rewards Program on TikTok in July of 2024 and monetized short form videos every month

  • Founder at TikTok 'n Tyros
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Founded a creator-focused initiative designed to help emerging tennis content creators grow, monetize, and professionalize their presence on short-form platforms. Developed educational frameworks breaking down viral mechanics. Provided 1:1 guidance and strategic feedback to creators and designed and tested monetization pathways for niche creators Built a collaborative network of tennis creators, fostering peer mentorship

  • Founder at Just Keep Collecting Sports
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    Founded and scaled an independent sports card resale business by flpping inventory across major online marketplaces. Completed nearly 1,000 transactions with over $20,000 in total sales. Handled pricing strategy, negotiations, logistics, and customer relationships while tracking market trends and player performance to maximize margins.

  • Video Editor at YouTube
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

    Worked as a freelance video editor for established YouTube creators, including channels with over 200,000 subscribers. Edited long-form content, tailoring each edit to the creator’s voice and style. Collaborated directly with creators to iterate quickly on feedback and deliver polished, deadline-driven videos designed to keep viewers engaged and support channel growth.

  • Executive Producer at Spotify
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Served as an executive producer on independently released music across Spotify and other streaming platforms, generating over 80,000 total streams. Led the creative direction of each project by sourcing beats from producers, assembling teams of artists, and guiding the production process from concept to release. Worked with high growing artists with over 100,000 monthly listeners and collaborated with over 50 beat makers and artists.