Emmet Shear
Former CEO at Twitch
TwitchOpenAI Interim CEOLive Streaming
Emmet Shear co-founded Twitch and built it into the dominant live streaming platform before Amazon acquired it for 70M. Briefly became interim CEO of OpenAI during the November 2023 board crisis.
His three-day tenure as OpenAI CEO was one of the most surreal moments in tech history. Now an investor and advisor focused on AI and consumer internet companies. His live streaming background and consumer product instincts make him an interesting voice on AI product development.
| Name | Emmet Shear |
|---|---|
| Title | Former CEO |
| Company | Twitch |
| Twitter/X | @eshear |
Understanding Emmet Shear's work is essential for operators building with AI. Their contributions at Twitch directly shape the tools, models, and capabilities available to builders in the AI economy. Follow their work closely — announcements from Emmet Shear and Twitch frequently signal major shifts in AI capabilities and market direction that affect every operator's technology stack.
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