Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on September 18, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Pete Cashmore! Another year older and still trending higher than a viral cat video. From founding Mashable in your bedroom to becoming the ultimate social media guru, you've shown us all how to turn hashtags into headlines. Your knack for spotting trends before they're cool makes Nostradamus look outdated.

Here's hoping your birthday celebrations go more viral than any meme you've ever covered. May your day be filled with likes, shares, retweets—and absolutely zero buffering moments. Keep inspiring us by turning digital buzz into real-world success; after all these years, you're still our favorite influencer offline too!