Emmett Shear

Date of Birth: March 29, 1983

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Emmett Shear is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of the popular live-streaming platform Twitch. He was born and raised in New York, where he demonstrated an early interest in technology and programming. Shear attended Yale University, graduating with a degree in Computer Science. In 2007, he co-founded Justin.tv with Justin Kan, Michael Seibel, and Kyle Vogt, which initially started as a single-channel live streaming platform. Recognizing the potential in gaming content, Shear pivoted the company to focus on video game live streaming, rebranding it as Twitch in 2011. Under his leadership, Twitch rapidly grew to become the leading platform for gamers and gaming enthusiasts. In 2014, Amazon acquired Twitch for approximately $970 million, a testament to its success and market influence. Emmett Shear continued to serve as CEO of Twitch, guiding the company through its integration with Amazon and expanding its content offerings beyond gaming.

5 Interesting Facts about Emmett Shear

1. Emmett Shear co-founded Justin.tv, which pivoted to become Twitch, the leading live-streaming platform for gamers.

2. He graduated from Yale University with a degree in Computer Science.

3. Twitch was acquired by Amazon in 2014 for approximately $970 million.

4. Shear has been a significant advocate for the gaming community and the potential of live streaming as a new form of media.

5. Emmett Shear has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting educational initiatives in technology.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Emmett Shear

1. “We saw a tremendous opportunity to create a place where gamers could share their passion with a global audience.”

2. “The success of Twitch is a testament to the power of community and the evolving landscape of media consumption.”

3. “Innovation comes from challenging the status quo and taking risks.”

4. “Live streaming is not just about gaming; it’s about creating a space for real-time interaction and engagement.”

5. “Our goal has always been to build a platform that truly serves the needs of the community.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Emmett Shear’s net worth has been estimated to be around $100 million.

Children

As of the latest information, Emmett Shear has kept his personal life relatively private and there is no publicly available information about his children.