Justin Kan

Founder

Co-founder of Justin.tv and Twitch. Pioneered 'lifecasting' by live-streaming his daily life on Justin.tv starting in March 2007. Previously co-founded Kiko Calendar (YC S05). Later co-founded Atrium (legal tech).

Overview

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Founder

Companies

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Twitch $43M
Acquired Founder

Live streaming platform for gamers and creators, originally launched as Justin.tv in 2007. Spun off its gaming vertical as Twitch.tv in June 2011, becoming the world's leading live video platform for gaming content before Amazon's acquisition.

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