Emmett Shear

Emmett Shear is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Twitch, a popular live-streaming platform primarily focused on video gaming. Launched in 2011, Twitch revolutionized the way gamers share their gameplay and interact with audiences. Under Shear's leadership, Twitch grew rapidly, attracting millions of users and transforming the landscape of online entertainment. In 2014, Amazon acquired Twitch for nearly $1 billion, further solidifying its significance in the tech and gaming industries. Shear has also played roles in various technology ventures and remains influential in shaping digital media and streaming cultures.