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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
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(m. 2011)​
Children3
YouTube information
ChannelsLinus Tech Tips and others owned by Linus Media Group (see list)
GenreTechnology
Subscribers16.3 million (main channel)
32.31 million (combined)[a]
Views8.6 billion (main channel)
11.37 billion (combined)[b]
Silver Play Button100,000 subscribers2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023[citation needed]
Gold Play Button1,000,000 subscribers2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022[citation needed]
Diamond Play Button10,000,000 subscribers2020[citation needed]
Last updated: May 12, 2025
Websitelinusmediagroup.com

Linus Gabriel Sebastian (born August 20, 1986) is a Canadian YouTuber, best known for creating and hosting YouTube technology-focused channels. On November 24, 2008, he uploaded the first video to his flagship channel, Linus Tech Tips (LTT). By December 1, 2024 LTT has amassed 16 million subscribers and more than 8.27 billion views.[12] Across all his channels, Sebastian boasts over 32 million subscribers [a] and in excess of 11.04 billion views.[b]

Before launching his own media company, Sebastian served as the principal on-camera presenter for the now-defunct Canadian computer retailer NCIX. In late 2012, he founded Linus Media Group (LMG), formally launching it in 2013.[13][14] He led LMG as its CEO until July 1, 2023 when he transitioned to the role of chief vision officer to focus on the company's long-term strategy and creative directions.[14][15][16]

Biography

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Linus Gabriel Sebastian[17] was born on August 20, 1986,[18] and grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.[19] He was diagnosed with ADHD as a child.[20] He grew up on a hobby farm with his siblings.[21]

Sebastian has been married to Yvonne Ho since April 2011. He is also the father of three children: a son and two daughters.

Career

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See also: Linus Media Group § History

Sebastian worked for the Canadian online computer store NCIX[22] and was asked to be the host for its technology channel, which was created to help demonstrate products.[23] Sebastian shot videos with a camera borrowed from the son of the company's president.[24]

Due to high production costs, rising brand partner demands, and exploding viewership, Linus Sebastian was instructed to create the Linus Tech Tips channel. He described TigerDirect and Newegg as competitors.[24] Linus Tech Tips was created on November 24, 2008.[25] He eventually left NCIX and founded 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 long-term agreement to help build an in-house NCIX video team and signed a non-compete clause.[26]

Sebastian in a 2013 video

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,[14][15] and continues to be involved in the writing, production, and the core philosophy of the company's business.[27]

In August 2023, a controversy emerged after Gamers Nexus, a YouTube channel, published a video about Sebastian and Linus Media Group,[28] stating that Sebastian had inappropriately demonstrated a prototype water block made by manufacturer Billet Labs by installing it on hardware for which it was not designed, and that Linus Media Group failed to return the water block to Billet Labs as agreed, instead auctioning it off. The Gamers Nexus video also alleged that Linus Media Group had systemic issues relating to rushed and inaccurate content. Linus Media Group paused video production while it investigated the claims.[29][30][31]

On January 13, 2025, Sebastian made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where he demonstrated technology from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show.[32]

Notable Events

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In a 2014 interview with technology startup website Tech.co, Sebastian said that his favourite YouTubers were TotalBiscuit, Marques Brownlee, and Austin Evans.[33]

In September 2021, Sebastian disclosed a personal investment of nearly $225,000 in Framework Computer, a manufacturer of modular laptops.[34]

On April 2, 2025, Linus Media Group (Canada) and KIOXIA (USA) achieved a Guinness World Record for calculating the most accurate value of pi.[35]

Listicles

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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 [36]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Subscribers, broken down by channel:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
    • 16.3 million (Linus Tech Tips)
    • 4.33 million (Techquickie)
    • 1.95 million (TechLinked)
    • 2.42 million (ShortCircuit)
    • 1.26 million (Channel Super Fun)
    • 596 thousand (LMG Clips)
    • 613 thousand (Mac Address)
    • 235 thousand (LinusCatTips)
    • 32.6 thousand (PSU Circuit)
    • 139 thousand (They're Just Movies)
    • 474 thousand (GameLinked)
  2. ^ a b Views, broken down by channel:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][11][10]
    • 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

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  1. ^ a b "Linus Tech Tips's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "TechQuickie's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "TechLinked's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Gamelinked's Youtube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "ShortCircuit's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Mac Address's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Channel Super Fun's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "They're Just Movies's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "LinusCatTips's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "LMG's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  11. ^ "LinusCatTips's TouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "Linus Tech Tips's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  13. ^ Davis, Wes (August 26, 2023). "Linus Sebastian addresses error handling and ethics in a new video". The Verge. Retrieved May 9, 2024. 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.
  14. ^ a b c Murray, Conor (August 17, 2023). "YouTube Channel Linus Tech Tips' Inaccuracies And Sexual Harassment Allegations, Explained". Forbes. Archived from the original on June 17, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2024. 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.
  15. ^ a b Boyd, Daniel (May 19, 2023). "Linus Sebastian is Stepping Down from Linus Tech Tips". Game Rant. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  16. ^ Colin and Samir (December 26, 2024). An Unfiltered Conversation with Linus Tech Tips. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ Sebastian, Linus Gabriel (November 3, 2012). Linus Tech Tips Live Show Archive - November 2, 2012 (Video). Linus Media Group Inc. Event occurs at 1:30:26 – via YouTube. That's my middle name, actually! Gabriel.
  18. ^ Linus Tech Tips [@LinusTech] (August 20, 2014). "Me: Holy crap I'm gonna be 29 in an hour! Wife: 28.... Me: Oh, that's better Wife: My goodness..." (Tweet). Retrieved October 22, 2016 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ I Make Questionable Choices Sometimes... Linus Media Group. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  20. ^ LinusTechTips (January 28, 2022). r/PCMasterRace Hates Me... The WAN Show (YouTube video). Event occurs at 1:48:30. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  21. ^ Sebastian, Linus (September 14, 2022). This Is So Embarrassing! (Video). Linus Media Group. Retrieved September 14, 2022 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ "I'm Linus Sebastian of LinusTechTips, and This Is How I Work". LifeHacker. July 29, 2015. Archived from the original on January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  23. ^ Ovide, Shira (February 15, 2022). "This YouTube Star Is Also a Retail Empire". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  24. ^ a b "How I became: LinusTechTips (Linus Sebastian)". How I became. March 24, 2014. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2016 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ "About". Linus Tech Tips. Archived from the original on March 13, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2016 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ "Why Linus Left NCIX". August 2, 2020. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021 – via YouTube.
  27. ^ Shepherd, Ian. "Leading Creator Reveals How He Makes Money—And It's Not What You Think". Forbes. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  28. ^ Burke, Stephen (August 14, 2023). "The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, & Responsibility". www.youtube.com.
  29. ^ Andy Chalk (August 15, 2023). "The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  30. ^ Cranz, Alex (August 16, 2023). "Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls". The Verge. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  31. ^ Donovan, Imogen (August 17, 2023). "What's happening with Linus Tech Tips and why has it halted production?". NME. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  32. ^ "Bad Bunny and Jimmy Fallon Try Out Crazy Gadgets with Tech Tips' Linus Sebastian". NBC. January 14, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  33. ^ Diab, Ann. "Secrets of the Most Successful Tech YouTube Content Creators Revealed". Tech.co. Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  34. ^ Sebastian, Linus (September 15, 2021). I'm Legally Obligated to Disclose This - Framework investment. Linus Tech Tips. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  35. ^ Linus Tech Tips (May 16, 2025). This World Record took YEARS (and a Million dollars..). Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via YouTube.
  36. ^ Rampton, John (July 21, 2015). "30 Power Players in Tech You Need to Know". Inc. Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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