# Linus Sebastian

> Linus Sebastian is the co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of Linus Media Group (LMG), the Canadian digital media company behind Linus Tech Tips - one of YouTube's most-watched technology channels with 16+ million subscribers and 9.2+ billion views. A college dropout who turned a side gig filming product videos for computer retailer NCIX into a media empire, Sebastian built LMG into a ~120-person company operating multiple YouTube channels. Known for his ADHD-fueled energy, hands-on gear reviews, and the occasional on-camera equipment drop, he stepped back from the CEO role in 2023 to focus on creative vision while his wife Yvonne Ho co-runs the business.

- **Role:** Chief Vision Officer at Linus Media Group
- **Organizations:** Linus Media Group, Linus Tech Tips, TechQuickie, TechLinked, ShortCircuit
- **From:** Ladner, British Columbia, Canada
- **Nationality:** Canadian
- **Education:** Psychology and English (did not graduate), University of British Columbia
- **Known for:** Built Linus Tech Tips into one of YouTube's largest tech channels with 16+ million subscribers, Co-founded Linus Media Group, growing it to ~120 employees, LMG channels accumulated 32+ million combined subscribers and 9.2+ billion views on the main channel alone

## Career timeline

- **early 2000s** — Briefly worked as house painter for Student Works; enrolled at University of British Columbia
- **2007** — Started working at NCIX computer retailer
- **2008** — Uploaded first video to YouTube on November 25, 2008, for NCIX
- **2012** — Left NCIX, negotiated to keep Linus Tech Tips IP for $1; co-founded Linus Media Group with wife Yvonne Ho
- **2013** — Officially launched Linus Media Group operations from a garage in January
- **2015** — Launched TechQuickie channel for concise tech explainers
- **2018** — Launched TechLinked channel on May 8 for tech news digests
- **2020** — Launched ShortCircuit channel for unboxing and product reveals
- **2023** — Stepped down as CEO on May 18; Terrence Tong appointed CEO; transitioned to Chief Vision Officer effective July 1
- **2025** — Appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 13 (CES 2025)
- **2026** — LTT reached 16+ million subscribers and 9.2+ billion views; appeared on Jimmy Fallon again January 15; purchased Dassault Falcon 900B private jet (April)

## Achievements

- Built Linus Tech Tips into one of YouTube's largest tech channels with 16+ million subscribers
- Co-founded Linus Media Group, growing it to ~120 employees
- LMG channels accumulated 32+ million combined subscribers and 9.2+ billion views on the main channel alone
- Negotiated IP rights to Linus Tech Tips from NCIX for just $1
- Appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2025 and 2026 to demonstrate CES technology
- Expanded LMG into a multi-channel media company with TechLinked, TechQuickie, ShortCircuit, and LinusCatTips

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Announced purchase of Dassault Falcon 900B private jet nicknamed 'The Millenial Falcon'
- **2026-01** — Second appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for CES 2026 technology showcase
- **2026-01** — Linus Tech Tips surpassed 16 million subscribers and 9.2 billion total views
- **2025-01** — First appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for CES 2025
- **2024-11** — Mac Address, TechQuickie, and GameLinked channels announced indefinite hiatuses
- **2023-07** — Officially transitioned to Chief Vision Officer role at LMG, with Terrence Tong as CEO

## Links

- Website: https://linusmediagroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/linus-sebastian-578a0752
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/linusgsebastian
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@linustechtips

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Last updated: 2026-06-01