atticora has a good answer.

In addition, he created his podcast in 2018, and a youtube channel in 2006.

"Fridman began his podcast in 2018. It was originally titled The Artificial Intelligence Podcast"

It just goes to show that with a little credentials, a little intelligence and consistent effort, after 17 years, goes a long way.

Tell me a case where someone who has all 3, after 17 years didn't have something to show for it.