Linus Sebastian is a Canadian YouTube star.
He became famous after posting technology-related videos on YouTube.
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Career
Linus Sebastian never intended to make a career on Youtube. He was working in a Canadian computes store called NCIX.
His boss then asked him to host demonstration videos on some of their products.
The first video Linus ever worked on is for a Sunbeam Tuniq Tower Heatsink. It was released in July 2007 on NCIX Tech Tips Youtube channel.
Because of low viewership, Linus was told to create another Youtube channel with lower production cost. This channel is known as Linus Tech Tips.
He started uploading videos on November 2008. Through the channel, the man from Canada shares technology tips. He also produces various product reviews and computer building guides.
After several year of working together, this Youtube star parted ways with NCIX.
He got the rights to the name Linus Tech Tips as well as the Youtube channel. He began to develop the channel as independent venture.
In 2013, he founded his own company called Linus Media Group (LMG) Linus himself acted as the CEO of the company.
LMG is said to be a full service production agency with experience in social media, web video, and influencer marketing.
With his new company, he continues to create informative videos, packaged in entertaining ways.
Some of his most popular videos are the ones involving building PCs. One of them is about building a PC using parts from online store Wish.
The other is showing Linus’ experience building a PC in China. Another popular video of his is about testing gaming PC from Walmart.
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Profile
- Real Name: Linus Gabriel Sebastian
- Stage Name: Linus, Linus Tech Tips
- Nickname: Linus
- Birthday: August 20, 1986
- Birthplace: Ladner, British Columbia, Canada
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Nationality: Canadian
- Religion: –
- Profession: YouTube Star, CEO of Linus Media Group
- Education: University of British Colombia
- Hobbies: –
- Facebook: LinusTech
- Twitter: @LinusTech
- Instagram: @linustech
- Tiktok: –
- Youtube: Linus Tech Tips, Techquickie, TechLinked, ShortCircuit
Height, Weight & Appearance
- Height: 170 cm (5’7”)
- Weight: 77 Kg (170 lbs)
- Blood Type: –
- Hair color: Blonde
- Eye color: Brown
- Body measurements: –
- Shoe size: –
- Dress Size: –
Family
- Father: –
- Mother: –
- Brother: –
- Sister: –
Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History
Yvonne Ho
Linus and Yvonne, the CFO at Linus Media Group, have been happily married since 2011.
Net Worth
Linus has an estimated net worth of $85 million.
He mainly earns from his career as a YouTube star, video sponsors, affiliate marketing, and merchandise sales from his YouTube channels managed by his company Linus Media Group.
Facts
- He has two daughters and a son.
- He is a cat person.
- This Youtube star has had several cats.
- He had thought of retiring in 2020, but later changed his mind.
- He worked with Laszlo to create his intro song based on the artist’s song Supernova.
- His favorite youtuber stars are Marques Brownlee, TotalBiscuit, and Austin Evans.
- He was fourth on the Inc. magazine’s Top 30 Power Players in Tech in 2015.
- Other than Linus Tech Tips, he has three more technology focused channels TechLinked, Techquickie, and ShortCircuit.
- Linus has a Youtube Diamond Play Button for having more than 10 million subscribers on Linus Tech Tips channel.
- His ideal type is…
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Quotes
“One of the best pieces of parenting advice I ever got was; you gotta hit them while they’re young. Okay? That way they fear you, but they don’t remember why.”
Pics of Linus Sebastian
1. Linus always seems to love his job
2. Looking classy and smart in suit
3. He is the master of taking funny pictures
4. He has a great smile
5. Linus looks super cool here
Linus Sebastian has created amazing and entertaining tech contents for years. His ability to adapt makes sure that he will still be here for years to come.