Stephanie Patrick

Stephanie Clairhttps://twitter.com/CordyPatrick/status/581524817410555904 Patrick (née Cordato), also known as Steph, is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Theorist Media. She is also the wife of Matthew Patrick and the mother of Oliver Patrick. Stephanie has been involved with all of the channels from day one, supporting MatPat as an equally important "if not more so" figure behind the Theorist franchise.I regret selling my channel. WILL MATPAT? I spent a day with MATPAT-Anthony Padilla, first posted Jan 27, 2023. In the early days of Game Theory, Steph served largely in a behind the scenes capacity, acting as MatPat's research and business partner. However in 2015 she transitioned to an on screen role as she served as the Co-Host of GTLive, Food Theory and Style Theory before retiring from those roles in 2021 (GTLive) and 2024.Steph's Goodbye Celebration! | Reacting to Stephanie's Best GTLive Moments!-GTLive, livestreamed Mar 12, 2021.MatPat’s FINAL Theory!-Game Theory, posted Mar 9 2024. She has also written multiple episodes across all four main theory channels and has taken over VA hosting roles when MatPat was ill.
As the COO, Steph plays a large role in the day to day operations of Theorist Media, doing the "unsexy" work of payroll, taxes and contact review.Game Theory: This is Not My Channel-Game Theory, posted Dec 20 2022. Steph spearheaded the acquisition of Theorist Media by Lunar X, a role that required her to become proficient in "everything from investment banking, M&A Lawyering to international business law." She currently continues to serve as COO of Theorist, working behind the scenes to support the four new channel hosts.
Steph has always been the more private co-founder, with less of her personal history known to the internet. She is now a well respected figure in the YouTube culture, but historically struggled to be taken seriously as a co-founder and creator as MatPat due to sexism within the content creator and media industries.I regret selling my channel. WILL MATPAT? I spent a day with MATPAT-Anthony Padilla, posted Jan 27, 2023.MatPat & Stephanie-Creative Disruption Podcast--Creative Disruption, posted April 18 2019. In the post MatPat retirement era of Theorist, Steph continues to guest star on Style Theory and GTLive and assists MatPat in mentoring the new channel hosts in their roles.The NEXT Evolution of GTLive Is Here! | Meme Review-GTLive, posted August 26, 2024.
== Personal History ==
Stephanie Cordato was born on August 9, 1987, in Buies Creek, North CarolinaGTLive: The SUPREME PIZZA?! | Blind Taste Test at 1:22, the only child of Roy and Karen Cordato. The Cordatos moved to Angier, NC (near Raleigh), which is in her words, "a tiny rural town with one stoplight", when she was six years old.Angier, North Carolina-Wikipedia, last checked September 28 2024. Both of her parents hold higher education degrees in Economics and her father Roy taught economics in higher education for more than 30 years.The TRUTH Behind Nintendo's Amiibo Shortages-Game Theory, posted Apr 17, 2016. Her family is of Italian decent and Steph has dual citizenship with Italy and the United States. As Economics professors, Steph's parents raised her to be fiscally responsible, a fact that she's mentioned a few times on livestreams.We Have A Confession To Make-GTLive, livestreamed on Sept 17 2018. They also influenced a love of music in Steph as she grew up playing the piano.ASK US ANYTHING!|GTLive AMA-GTLive, livestreamed on August 25 2017.
Growing up Stephanie went to a private school for some part of her education.High School 101-Cheaters ALWAYS Win!-GTLive, livestreamed Sept 7 2016. She was a very strong student, to the point where she suspected her classmate cheated off her work. In addition to having strong academics, Steph served as the treasurer and vice president of her school's student council. She also attended the same high school as future Team Theorist member Chris Widin and he is the younger brother of one of Steph's closest childhood friends. 
=== Duke University ===
After graduating from high school in 2005, Steph went to college at Duke University in Durham, NC, to study chemistry. She would also add a major in classical languages, specifically Latin and Greek. At Duke University, she met Matthew Patrick in a computer science class, and together they created a The Legend of Zelda parody game called The Epic of Stew.LinkedIn profile Like Matthew, Steph enjoys video games, although unlike MatPat she prefers massive online games massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) like Warcraft and Skyrim. 
=== Cornell University and New York City ===
In the fall of 2009, Stephanie went to Cornell University to pursue a Master of Science Degree in Cancer Pharmacology. While she was there she achieved perfect grades and earned a first year research award.Stephanie Patrick, LinkedIn Profile. 
She started working as a consultant and engagement manager at Campbell Alliance, which was a company in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. In this position, she collaborated with medical professionals to address key areas such as drug safety, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration within Medical Affairs.Information from Famous Birthdays Creator Census: Data-Driven Thinking Beyond Analytics Dashboards -2024 Vid Con panel
== Co-Creating Game Theory ==
Steph also gave Game Theory it's name, as she was inspired by the work of her parents (both of whom hold PHD in Economics). The Game Theory 10th Anniversary Celebration-Game Theory, first livestreamed Apr 30, 2021. 
== First Appearance ==
Can Dig Dug Pop a Human? (off-screen) 
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== Departure from GTLive ==
On March 12, 2021, it was announced that Steph would step away from being an prominent member of the GTLive crew, but would still make appearances when she was needed or available.Patrick, Stephanie. (March 12, 2021) "Today is my last day on #GTLive! 1pm ET/10am PT. I tried to fit my thoughts in a tweet and it didn't work." Twitter. Archived from the original April 7, 2021.
== COO of Theorist ==
=== Selling to Lunar X ===
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