THE BIO

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Anthony Ferrella III is the Founder and Chairman of ANT Digital. As well as two podcasts, Standin On Pod, and IMPROVISED with Ant.

Known as “Ant,” a visionary entrepreneur renowned for forging impactful brand partnerships and making deals. He began his career in sports, spending four seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in Major League Baseball (MLB). His charisma and media expertise also led to hosting The Anthony Ferrella television and radio show, where he established himself as a versatile and dynamic talent (2018).

BIOGRAPHY/EARLY LIFE:

Ant grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended Chartiers Valley School District. He began playing baseball at two years old and continued playing through high school. With a deep interest in the game, and a career cut short due to an arm injury, the Pittsburgh Pirates pursued him toward the end of 2015 and things fell into place a few months later.

COLLEGE LIFE:

Ant attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He helped revitalize a media department launching 'The Anthony Ferrella Show' which covered SEC Football with Paul Finebaum, Laura Rutledge, and many others. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business on May 8, 2020.

POST-COLLEGE LIFE:

Following graduation from Duquesne University, Ant continued on a journey within the Pirates organization, dedicating several months to the role before parting ways. This paved the way for a remarkable opportunity—an exclusive, multi-year contract to helm a new podcast 'Standin On Pod' dedicated to helping young people feel confident when dating. With the podcast's debut came a wave of partnerships and brand collaborations, propelling Ant's career forward. Additionally, in 2024, he also launched another podcast called IMPROVISED with Ant that spotlights unique people.

TIMELINE | PROFESSIONAL CAREER:

Feb. 2016: Hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Jan. 2018: Founded The Anthony Ferrella Show

May 2020: Graduated from Duquesne University

May 2020: Founded Standin On Pod 

June 2020: Parted ways with the Pirates

Aug. 2021: Founded ANT Digital Firm

Sept. 2022: Launched first-ever merch collection

April 2024: Founded IMPROVISED with Ant

AWARDS AND HONORS:

- Top 50 Dating Vices Podcast by Spotify (2022)

- Standin On Pod set a 'New Podcast Rating' record by Spotify (2020)

- Awarded a spot on the Presidential Honor Roll by the U.S. Department of Education (2019)

- Named "Rookie of the Year" by the Duquesne University Publication Board for the highest-rated TV & Radio Show (2018)