12 Questions With Shawn Mendes And His 30 Under 30 Manager Andrew Gertler

Shawn Mendes and his manager, Andrew Gertler, ascended to the 30 Under 30 list together this year. (Photo: Jamel Toppin).

Canadian crooner Shawn Mendes has followed the path of countrymen Justin Bieber and Drake, parlaying a rabid online fan base into a major label record deal—and a spot on our list.

Mendes’ break came courtesy of Vine, where he gained millions of followers singing six-second covers of pop songs. Fellow 30 Under 30 2016 honoree Andrew Gertler recognized his talent, became his...