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| years_active = 2007–present
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| title = Founder and former [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of [[Linus Media Group]]
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* [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of Linus Media Group (2013–2023)
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| known_for = Founding of [[Linus Media Group]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Yvonne Ho|May 20, 2011}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Yvonne Ho|May 20, 2011}}
| children = 3
| children = 3
| website = {{URL|https://linusmediagroup.com}}
| website = {{URL|https://linusmediagroup.com}}
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| channels = [https://www.youtube.com/@LinusTechTips Linus Tech Tips] and others owned by [[Linus Media Group]] (see [[Linus Media Group#List of YouTube channels|list]])
| channels = [https://www.youtube.com/@LinusTechTips Linus Tech Tips] and others owned by Linus Media Group (see [[Linus Media Group#List of YouTube channels|list]])
| genre = Technology
| genre = Technology
| subscribers = 15.7&nbsp;million (main channel)<br />
| subscribers = 15.7&nbsp;million (main channel)<br />
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Subscribers, broken down by channel:<ref>{{cite web |title=Linus Tech Tip's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/linus_tech_tips |website=\Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TechQuickie's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/techquickie |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TechLinked's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/techlinked |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Gamelinked's Youtube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCHDxYLv8iovIbhrfl16CNyg |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=ShortCircuit's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/short_circuit |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mac Address's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/macaddress |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Channel Super Fun's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/channelsuperfun |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=They're Just Movies YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/theyrejustmovies |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LinusCatTips's TouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/linuscattips |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LMG's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/lmgclips |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref>
Subscribers, broken down by channel:<ref>{{cite web |title=Linus Tech Tip's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/linus_tech_tips |website=\Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TechQuickie's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/techquickie |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TechLinked's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/techlinked |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Gamelinked's Youtube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCHDxYLv8iovIbhrfl16CNyg |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=ShortCircuit's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/short_circuit |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mac Address's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/macaddress |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Channel Super Fun's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/channelsuperfun |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=They're Just Movies YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/theyrejustmovies |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LinusCatTips's TouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/linuscattips |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LMG's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/lmgclips |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref>
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'''Linus Gabriel Sebastian''' (born August 20, 1986) is a Canadian [[YouTuber]] best known for creating and hosting [[YouTube]] channels that cover technology. On November 24, 2008, he started publishing videos on his main channel ''Linus Tech Tips'' (LTT) which has 15.8 million subscribers and 7.94 billion views as of August 16th 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Linus Tech Tips's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/linus_tech_tips |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref> His channels have a combined subscriber base of over 27 million{{efn|name=subs}} and over 10.5 billion views.{{efn|name=views}}
'''Linus Gabriel Sebastian''' (born August 20, 1986) is a Canadian [[YouTuber]], known for creating and hosting [[YouTube]] channels that cover technology. On November 24, 2008, he started publishing videos on his main channel ''Linus Tech Tips'' (LTT) which has 15.9 million subscribers and 8.05 billion views as of September 14th 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Linus Tech Tips's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/linus_tech_tips |website=Social Blade |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref> His channels have a combined subscriber base of over 27 million{{efn|name=subs}} and over 10.5 billion views.{{efn|name=views}}


From 2007 to 2013, he was a regular presenter of technology videos for the now defunct Canadian computer retailer [[NCIX]]. He is also the founder and former [[chief executive officer]] (CEO) of [[Linus Media Group]] (LMG).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Wes |date=2023-08-26 |title=Linus Sebastian addresses error handling and ethics in a new video |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/26/23846889/linus-tech-tips-gamersnexus-harassment-controversy-response |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=[[The Verge]] |quote=Linus Media Group (LMG) founder Linus Sebastian explained LMG’s HR policies and how it will improve accuracy and ethics in a video posted to YouTube last night.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Conor |title=YouTube Channel Linus Tech Tips' Inaccuracies And Sexual Harassment Allegations, Explained |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/08/17/youtube-channel-linus-tech-tips-inaccuracies-and-sexual-harassment-allegations-explained/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Forbes |language=en |quote=The company was led by Sebastian, who founded the channel, until he stepped down as CEO in July 2023 to become the company’s chief vision officer.}}</ref> On July 1, 2023, Sebastian stepped down as LMG's CEO, and took the role as [[Chief visionary officer]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Boyd |first=Daniel |date=2023-05-19 |title=Linus Sebastian is Stepping Down from Linus Tech Tips |url=https://gamerant.com/linus-tech-tips-stepping-down-ceo/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}</ref>
From 2007 to 2013, he was a regular presenter of technology videos for the now defunct Canadian computer retailer [[NCIX]]. He is also the founder and former [[chief executive officer]] (CEO) of [[Linus Media Group]] (LMG).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Wes |date=2023-08-26 |title=Linus Sebastian addresses error handling and ethics in a new video |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/26/23846889/linus-tech-tips-gamersnexus-harassment-controversy-response |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=[[The Verge]] |quote=Linus Media Group (LMG) founder Linus Sebastian explained LMG’s HR policies and how it will improve accuracy and ethics in a video posted to YouTube last night.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Conor |title=YouTube Channel Linus Tech Tips' Inaccuracies And Sexual Harassment Allegations, Explained |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/08/17/youtube-channel-linus-tech-tips-inaccuracies-and-sexual-harassment-allegations-explained/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Forbes |language=en |quote=The company was led by Sebastian, who founded the channel, until he stepped down as CEO in July 2023 to become the company’s chief vision officer.}}</ref> On July 1, 2023, Sebastian stepped down as LMG's CEO, and took the role of [[chief visionary officer]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Boyd |first=Daniel |date=2023-05-19 |title=Linus Sebastian is Stepping Down from Linus Tech Tips |url=https://gamerant.com/linus-tech-tips-stepping-down-ceo/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==
Sebastian used to work for the now-defunct Canadian online computer store [[NCIX]].<ref name="Lifehacker">{{cite web |title=I'm Linus Sebastian of LinusTechTips, and This Is How I Work |url=http://lifehacker.com/im-linus-sebastian-of-linustechtips-and-this-is-how-i-1719745217 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110172436/https://lifehacker.com/im-linus-sebastian-of-linustechtips-and-this-is-how-i-1719745217 |archive-date=January 10, 2018 |access-date=January 3, 2016 |website=LifeHacker|date=July 29, 2015 }}</ref> He was asked by the company to be the host for its technology channel, which was created to help demonstrate products.<ref name="NYTimes">{{cite web |last=Ovide |first=Shira |date=February 15, 2022 |title=This YouTube Star Is Also a Retail Empire |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/15/technology/linus-sebastian-youtube-company.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313230138/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/15/technology/linus-sebastian-youtube-company.html |archive-date=March 13, 2022 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Sebastian was assisted by an unidentified cameraperson and editor, and worked with limited resources, shooting videos with a camera borrowed from the son of the company's president.<ref name="howibecame">{{cite web|work=How I became|title=How I became: LinusTechTips (Linus Sebastian)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJbLHLnTrd4&t=0m50s|via=YouTube|access-date=January 3, 2016|archive-date=October 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017175359/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJbLHLnTrd4|url-status=live}}</ref>
Sebastian worked for the Canadian online computer store [[NCIX]]<ref name="Lifehacker">{{cite web |title=I'm Linus Sebastian of LinusTechTips, and This Is How I Work |url=http://lifehacker.com/im-linus-sebastian-of-linustechtips-and-this-is-how-i-1719745217 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110172436/https://lifehacker.com/im-linus-sebastian-of-linustechtips-and-this-is-how-i-1719745217 |archive-date=January 10, 2018 |access-date=January 3, 2016 |website=LifeHacker|date=July 29, 2015 }}</ref> and was asked to be the host for its technology channel, which was created to help demonstrate products.<ref name="NYTimes">{{cite web |last=Ovide |first=Shira |date=February 15, 2022 |title=This YouTube Star Is Also a Retail Empire |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/15/technology/linus-sebastian-youtube-company.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313230138/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/15/technology/linus-sebastian-youtube-company.html |archive-date=March 13, 2022 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Sebastian shot videos with a camera borrowed from the son of the company's president.<ref name="howibecame">{{cite web|work=How I became|title=How I became: LinusTechTips (Linus Sebastian)|date=March 24, 2014 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJbLHLnTrd4&t=0m50s|via=YouTube|access-date=January 3, 2016|archive-date=October 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017175359/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJbLHLnTrd4|url-status=live}}</ref>


Due to high costs and low viewership during the early days of the channel, Sebastian was instructed to create the ''Linus Tech Tips'' channel as a cheaper offshoot of the NCIX channel, to allow for lower production values without affecting the NCIX brand. He described [[TigerDirect]] and [[Newegg]] as competitors.<ref name="howibecame" /> ''Linus Tech Tips'' was created on November 24, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=About|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/LinusTechTips/about|work=Linus Tech Tips|via=YouTube|access-date=January 3, 2016|archive-date=March 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313110834/https://www.youtube.com/user/LinusTechTips/about|url-status=live}}</ref> He eventually left NCIX to found [[Linus Media Group]] (LMG) following a dispute regarding company management. He negotiated an agreement in which he could keep Linus Tech Tips as a property of LMG, as long as he signed a [[non-compete clause]].<ref name="whylinusleft">{{cite web|title=Why Linus Left NCIX|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUz10TAmsXA&t=99s|via=YouTube|access-date=March 25, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=August 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808130035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUz10TAmsXA&t=99s}}</ref>
Due to high costs and low viewership during the early days of the channel, Sebastian was instructed to create the ''Linus Tech Tips'' channel as a cheaper offshoot of the NCIX channel, to allow for lower production values without affecting the NCIX brand. He described [[TigerDirect]] and [[Newegg]] as competitors.<ref name="howibecame" /> ''Linus Tech Tips'' was created on November 24, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=About|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/LinusTechTips/about|work=Linus Tech Tips|via=YouTube|access-date=January 3, 2016|archive-date=March 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313110834/https://www.youtube.com/user/LinusTechTips/about|url-status=live}}</ref> He eventually left NCIX to found [[Linus Media Group]] (LMG) following a dispute regarding company management. He negotiated an agreement in which he could keep Linus Tech Tips as a property of LMG, as long as he signed a [[non-compete clause]].<ref name="whylinusleft">{{cite web|title=Why Linus Left NCIX| date=August 2, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUz10TAmsXA&t=99s|via=YouTube|access-date=March 25, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=August 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808130035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUz10TAmsXA&t=99s}}</ref>


[[File:Linus in a promotional video 2013.jpg|thumb|right|Sebastian in a 2013 video]]
[[File:Linus in a promotional video 2013.jpg|thumb|right|Sebastian in a 2013 video]]
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In September 2021, Sebastian disclosed a personal investment of nearly $225,000 in [[Framework Computer]], a manufacturer of [[modular design|modular]] laptops.<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Sebastian |first=Linus |title=I'm Legally Obligated to Disclose This - Framework investment |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSxbc1IN9Gg | date=2021-09-15 |access-date=2023-05-19 | work = Linus Tech Tips |language=en}}</ref>
In September 2021, Sebastian disclosed a personal investment of nearly $225,000 in [[Framework Computer]], a manufacturer of [[modular design|modular]] laptops.<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Sebastian |first=Linus |title=I'm Legally Obligated to Disclose This - Framework investment |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSxbc1IN9Gg | date=2021-09-15 |access-date=2023-05-19 | work = Linus Tech Tips |language=en}}</ref>


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In May of 2023 it was announced that Sebastian would be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Linus Media Group in July of 2023. He then transitioned into a creative role entitled Chief Vision Officer.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
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In August 2023, a controversy emerged via an investigative video by YouTube creator [[Linus Media Group#Allegations of misconduct by Gamers Nexus|Gamers Nexus]], which described issues specific to both Sebastian as an individual, and of Linus Media Group as a whole.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Stephen |date=14 Aug 2023 |title=The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, & Responsibility |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW3TPytTjc |website=[[www.youtube.com]]}}</ref> The report detailed how Sebastian had negatively reviewed a prototype water block made by Billet Labs, despite installing it on hardware for which it was not designed. Sebastian also failed to return the water block to Billet Labs as agreed, instead auctioning it off. Systemic issues relating to rushed and inaccurate content were also highlighted. The company paused video production while it investigated the claims.<ref>{{Cite news |author1=Andy Chalk |date=2023-08-15 |title=The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/the-recent-criticism-of-linus-tech-tips-explained/ |access-date=2024-04-28 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cranz |first=Alex |date=2023-08-16 |title=Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/16/23834190/linus-tech-tips-gamersnexus-madison-reeves-controversy |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Imogen |date=2023-08-17 |title=What's happening with Linus Tech Tips and why has it halted production? |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/whats-happening-with-linus-tech-tips-and-why-has-it-halted-production-3484436 |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref>


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In August 2023, a controversy emerged via an investigative video by YouTube creator [[Linus Media Group#Allegations of misconduct by Gamers Nexus|Gamers Nexus]], which described issues specific to both Sebastian as an individual, and of Linus Media Group as a whole.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Stephen |date=14 Aug 2023 |title=The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, & Responsibility |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW3TPytTjc |website=[[www.youtube.com]]}}</ref> The report detailed how Sebastian had negatively reviewed a prototype water block made by Billet Labs, despite installing it on hardware for which it was not designed. Sebastian also failed to return the water block to Billet Labs as agreed, instead auctioning it off. Systemic issues relating to rushed and inaccurate content were also highlighted. The company paused video production while it investigated the claims.<ref>{{Cite news |author1=Andy Chalk |date=2023-08-15 |title=The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/the-recent-criticism-of-linus-tech-tips-explained/ |access-date=2024-04-28 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cranz |first=Alex |date=2023-08-16 |title=Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/16/23834190/linus-tech-tips-gamersnexus-madison-reeves-controversy |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Imogen |date=2023-08-17 |title=What's happening with Linus Tech Tips and why has it halted production? |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/whats-happening-with-linus-tech-tips-and-why-has-it-halted-production-3484436 |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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Prior to the above scandal, Sebastian had announced in May 2023 that he would be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer at Linus Media Group and that he would be transitioning into a creative role entitled Chief Vision Officer effective July 1, 2023.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />


== Listicles ==
== Listicles ==

Latest revision as of 10:16, 24 October 2024

Linus Sebastian
Sebastian in 2023
Born
Linus Gabriel Sebastian

(1986-08-20) August 20, 1986 (age 38)
Ladner, British Columbia, Canada
Occupations
  • YouTuber
  • Video presenter
  • technology demonstrator
Years active2007–present
Known forFounding of Linus Media Group
Title
Spouse
Yvonne Ho
​
(m. 2011)​
Children3
YouTube information
ChannelsLinus Tech Tips and others owned by Linus Media Group (see list)
GenreTechnology
Subscribers15.7 million (main channel)
31.71 million (combined)[a]
Total views7.89 billion (main channel)
10.66 billion (combined)[b]
100,000 subscribers2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023[citation needed]
1,000,000 subscribers2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022[citation needed]
10,000,000 subscribers2020[citation needed]
Last updated: 14 September 2024
Websitelinusmediagroup.com

Linus Gabriel Sebastian (born August 20, 1986) is a Canadian YouTuber, known for creating and hosting YouTube channels that cover technology. On November 24, 2008, he started publishing videos on his main channel Linus Tech Tips (LTT) which has 15.9 million subscribers and 8.05 billion views as of September 14th 2024.[21] His channels have a combined subscriber base of over 27 million[a] and over 10.5 billion views.[b]

From 2007 to 2013, he was a regular presenter of technology videos for the now defunct Canadian computer retailer NCIX. He is also the founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of Linus Media Group (LMG).[22][23] On July 1, 2023, Sebastian stepped down as LMG's CEO, and took the role of chief visionary officer.[23][24]

Early life

Linus Gabriel Sebastian[25] was born on August 20, 1986,[26] and grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.[27] He was diagnosed with ADHD as a child.[28] He grew up on a farm with siblings[29] and has been married to Yvonne Ho since May 20, 2011.[30]

Career

Sebastian worked for the Canadian online computer store NCIX[31] and was asked to be the host for its technology channel, which was created to help demonstrate products.[32] Sebastian shot videos with a camera borrowed from the son of the company's president.[33]

Due to high costs and low viewership during the early days of the channel, Sebastian was instructed to create the Linus Tech Tips channel as a cheaper offshoot of the NCIX channel, to allow for lower production values without affecting the NCIX brand. He described TigerDirect and Newegg as competitors.[33] Linus Tech Tips was created on November 24, 2008.[34] He eventually left NCIX to found Linus Media Group (LMG) following a dispute regarding company management. He negotiated an agreement in which he could keep Linus Tech Tips as a property of LMG, as long as he signed a non-compete clause.[35]

Sebastian in a 2013 video

In a 2014 interview with technology startup website Tech.co, Sebastian said that his favourite YouTubers were TotalBiscuit, Marques Brownlee, and Austin Evans.[36]

In September 2021, Sebastian disclosed a personal investment of nearly $225,000 in Framework Computer, a manufacturer of modular laptops.[37]

In May of 2023 it was announced that Sebastian would be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Linus Media Group in July of 2023. He then transitioned into a creative role entitled Chief Vision Officer.[23][24]

In August 2023, a controversy emerged via an investigative video by YouTube creator Gamers Nexus, which described issues specific to both Sebastian as an individual, and of Linus Media Group as a whole.[38] The report detailed how Sebastian had negatively reviewed a prototype water block made by Billet Labs, despite installing it on hardware for which it was not designed. Sebastian also failed to return the water block to Billet Labs as agreed, instead auctioning it off. Systemic issues relating to rushed and inaccurate content were also highlighted. The company paused video production while it investigated the claims.[39][40][41]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Inc. (magazine) 2015 Top 30 Power Players in Tech 4th [42]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b Subscribers, broken down by channel:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
    • 15.9 million (Linus Tech Tips)
    • 4.29 million (Techquickie)
    • 1.88 million (TechLinked)
    • 2.28 million (ShortCircuit)
    • 1.27 million (Channel Super Fun)
    • 566 thousand (LMG Clips)
    • 612 thousand (Mac Address)
    • 238 thousand (LinusCatTips)
    • 141 thousand (They're Just Movies)
    • 460 thousand (GameLinked)
  2. ^ a b Views, broken down by channel:[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
    • 8.05 billion (Linus Tech Tips)
    • 876.5 million (Techquickie)
    • 527.4 million (TechLinked)
    • 566.45 million (ShortCircuit)
    • 372.23 million (Channel Super Fun)
    • 264.79 million (LMG Clips)
    • 125.15 million (Mac Address)
    • 11.16 million (LinusCatTips)
    • 4.68 million (They're Just Movies)
    • 25 million (GameLinked)

References

  1. ^ "Linus Tech Tip's YouTube Stats". \Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "TechQuickie's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "TechLinked's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
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