The core learning from Twitch was that if they could help streamers make money, those streamers would create content that millions wanted to watch.

At Twitch, we made a clear decision to prioritize the needs of streamers over viewers, focusing on streamers because they were the key to our platform's success, especially in the early days when there were only about 200 gaming streamers who mattered.

The biggest decision we made at Twitch was to be generous with revenue share, which was painful for us but crucial for attracting and retaining streamers.

Artists who come from scrappier backgrounds, like those on Twitch or Instagram, often excel as entrepreneurs compared to those from established studios like Riot or Blizzard.

We saw Twitch streamers using Discord, which helped it spread quickly into different aspects of their lives.

At Justin.tv, the relationship with users improved significantly when the founders started talking directly to streamers, asking them what they needed instead of relying on surveys or reports.

I invested in Justin.tv, which aimed to livestream everything, and while it struggled initially, it eventually pivoted to Twitch, focusing on video game streaming, which became a huge success.

I started making videos because I wanted to make money while watching anime, which led to my first viral video.

Some hijack users can actually lead to valuable insights; for instance, video gamers on Justin.tv prompted the idea for Twitch, which became a significant community.