Coffeezilla Biography: Age, Real Name, Net Worth, YouTube, Education, Wife, Parents, Investigations

Stephen Findeisen, better known as Coffeezilla, is an American YouTuber and cryptocurrency journalist renowned for his investigative content exposing online scams, fraudsters, and fake gurus, particularly in the realms of cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, and internet celebrities.

With over 3 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, launched in 2018, he has become a leading voice in uncovering deceptive financial schemes, earning international recognition for series like the Save the Kids token investigation and confrontations with figures like Sam Bankman-Fried.

Profile

• Full Name: Stephen Findeisen
• Stage Name: Coffeezilla
• Born: 20, August 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: YouTuber, Cryptocurrency Journalist, and Content Creator
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Findeisen, Mrs. Findeisen
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Stephen Findeisen was born on August 20, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, to Mr. Findeisen and Mrs. Findeisen. Information about his siblings is not publicly available.

Findeisen graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in chemical engineering, which he credits for honing his analytical skills, though he found little else applicable to his current work. His ethnicity is not publicly disclosed, nor are his religious beliefs.

Career

Stephen Findeisen started his YouTube career in 2014 with the channel Coffee Break, posting content on pop-science tropes and time-management tips. In 2018, he launched Coffeezilla (originally a side channel called voidzilla), shifting to critiques of sleazy finance gurus promising quick riches.

His early videos, like “Corporate Jargon—Lying by Obscurity,” laid the groundwork for his investigative style. His breakthrough came with a 2021 series exposing the Save the Kids cryptocurrency as a pump-and-dump scheme, implicating FaZe Clan member Frazier “Kay” Khattri and others, leading to Kay’s dismissal from FaZe Clan. This marked Findeisen’s transition to investigative journalism, earning him over 1 million subscribers by 2022.

Findeisen’s investigations grew in scope, tackling major crypto controversies. His 2022 exposé on SafeMoon revealed questionable fund transfers, contributing to the dismissal of its former CTO, Thomas “Papa” Smith, from StrikeX.

In November 2022, he confronted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Twitter Spaces, eliciting responses later cited as admissions of fraud, preceding Bankman-Fried’s arrest. His 2023 series on Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo NFT game, which allegedly cost investors hundreds of thousands, led to a class-action lawsuit against Paul. In 2024, Findeisen’s three-part series on CS2 gambling sites, including CSGOEmpire and CSGORoll, exposed predatory practices, funded by a $20,000 bounty from CSGOEmpire. Collaborations with creators like SomeOrdinaryGamers on the Roobet series and appearances on SomeOrdinaryPodcast expanded his reach.

Findeisen’s content, filmed against a green screen with animated graphics by his Ukrainian collaborator 1O1OO11O1O, uses a cyberpunk aesthetic and a recurring robot bartender, Maxwell, for storytelling.

Despite facing backlash, including a 2020 doxxing by Andrew Tate and allegations of sensationalism, he remains committed to ethical reporting, adding disclaimers to avoid lawsuits. His 2024 investigation into KSI’s alleged pump-and-dump scheme sparked debate, with some defending KSI, but Findeisen’s focus on transparency persists. His work continues to influence the crypto space, advocating for accountability and inspiring creators like James Jani and Jim Browning, while his Patreon and merchandise sales support his mission.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @coffeebreak_yt
• Facebook Handle: Coffeezilla
• Twitter Handle: @coffeebreak_YT

Personal Life

Stephen Findeisen is married to his high school sweetheart, though her name and details about their children, if any, are not publicly disclosed. The 2020 doxxing incident, where Andrew Tate leaked his email and incited harassment, underscored the personal risks of his work.

Findeisen maintains a private life, focusing public content on his investigations. His mother’s experience with cancer-related scams and his own distrust of get-rich-quick schemes drive his mission to protect vulnerable audiences. He resides in the United States, balancing his YouTube career with a commitment to exposing financial deception.

Net Worth

Stephen Findeisen has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2025. His primary income sources include YouTube ad revenue from over 3 million subscribers and 1 billion views, Patreon subscriptions offering exclusive content for $5 monthly, and limited merchandise sales.