Twitch CEO on the Future of the Creator Economy – and the Challenge to Keep the Platform Safe
“That kind of violence, that kind of hate … [doesn’t] have any place anywhere in our society, or especially on Twitch.”
May 19, 2022
Summary.
Emmett Shear, cofounder and CEO of Twitch, the fast-growing streaming service popular with gamers, discusses the unique dynamics of the creator economy, how it differs from gig and “W-2” work, where it may be headed, and the delicate balance platforms like his must find in creating a vibrant but safe streaming community.