Edinger was born July 29, 1990, and grew up in
Deptford Township, New Jersey. He attended
Woodstown High School in
Salem County, New Jersey from 2006 to 2008. He then received an
Associate of Arts degree in mathematics at
Salem Community College in
Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, where he graduated in 2010. Edinger received a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, statistics, and operation research from
Rowan University in
Glassboro, New Jersey. He began posting YouTube videos in 2010 while still in college. Edinger was largely inspired by the work of
Charlotte McDonnell and
Ray William Johnson. He originally used the pseudonym "naveregnide", his name spelled backwards, before changing it to his full name. In 2012, Edinger moved to London to pursue a Master of Science in Actuarial Science at
Bayes Business School (then known as Cass Business School) of
City St George's, University of London. After finishing his degree, Edinger remained there to work full-time. ==Career==