Justin.tv
defunct live-streaming platform
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Videos Mentioning Justin.tv
How to Get and Test Startup Ideas - Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
A former live streaming platform co-founded by Michael Seibel, which later evolved into Twitch.
Why Does Your Company Deserve More Money? by Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
A past venture of Michael Seibel, used as an example of a company that experienced clarity upon reaching break-even.
Should You Follow Your Passion? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
The precursor to Twitch, which had a large user base and traffic even before achieving significant financial success, serving as an example of motivation through usage.
Why You Should or Should Not Work at a Startup by Justin Kan
Y Combinator
An earlier company founded by Justin Kan, presented on stage eight years prior to this talk.
How New Technology Creates New Businesses
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a company built using free open-source software.
Working at Big Tech Companies Can Be a Trap - Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
A former company co-founded by Michael Seibel, which eventually became Twitch.
YC SUS: Michael Seibel and Eric Migicovsky discuss How to Launch an MVP
Y Combinator
A past company mentioned as an example of building a product with a scrappy MVP that users were willing to use despite its flaws.
Don't Make These Hiring Mistakes
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example where hiring a specialist, John from YouTube, saved them money on video infrastructure scaling. However, the initial problem was not cost but lack of users, highlighting that specialists are only useful when the core problem is solved.
How To Compete With Amazon and Google
Y Combinator
The precursor to Twitch, which competed with Ustream and Livestream. The founders learned to focus on user needs instead of copying competitors.
Secrets You Can Learn From Your Customers
Y Combinator
The predecessor to Twitch, used as an example of a complex user relationship that improved through direct engagement.
What Is ZIRP And How Did It Poison Startups?
Y Combinator
A streaming platform mentioned as a comparison point for startup revenue and valuation multiples, specifically when it had $3 million in revenue.
Users You Don't Want by Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
A past platform built to allow people to livestream their lives, which was later hijacked for unintended uses.
Emmett Shear at Startup School SV 2014
Y Combinator
The live-streaming platform that evolved into Twitch, initially conceived as a reality show around Justin Kan's life.
Startup Investor School Day 2 Live Stream
Y Combinator
An early YC investment that started with the 'stupid idea' of livestreaming Justin's life 24/7, eventually pivoted to Twitch and was sold to Amazon for a billion dollars.
Work at a Startup Expo 2019
Y Combinator
The precursor to Twitch, where Paul, co-founder of Human Interest, interned, indicating his long history in the startup scene.
How To Change The World? Get The Small Things Right – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a pioneer in live video streaming on the internet, demonstrating that even seemingly novel ideas often have historical context and precursors.