Background and career
Linus Gabriel Sebastian (born August 20, 1986) is a Canadian YouTuber known for his technology-oriented channel Linus Tech Tips. He is the founder and former chief executive officer of Linus Media Group, and chief vision officer of the company, as well as a regular presenter.
In the 2000s, Sebastian served as the principal on-camera presenter for the now-defunct Canadian computer retailer NCIX, where he created his flagship channel Linus Tech Tips (LTT) in November 2008. In October 2012, he founded Linus Media Group (LMG), formally launching it in 2013. Sebastian led LMG as chief executive officer 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.
As of January 20, 2026, Linus Tech Tips has amassed over 16.8 million subscribers and more than 9.6 billion views. Across all his channels, Sebastian has over 32 million subscribers and more than 12 billion views.
Linus Gabriel Sebastian was born on August 20, 1986, and grew up on a hobby farm in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. He was named after Linus Pauling, the Nobel Prize–winning American chemist. He was diagnosed with ADHD as a child.
Prior to his technology career, Sebastian briefly worked as a house painter by trade. However, he suffered from suspected depression during his second year of house painting for Student Works and quit his job as a result. Around that time, Sebastian studied at the University of British Columbia. After struggling with calculus, Sebastian was put on scholastic probation, prompting him to change his course subjects to psychology and English. Despite performing better academically, Sebastian questioned the value of his degree and dropped out before graduating, a move supported by his future wife Yvonne Ho, and took up a full time position with the computer store NCIX instead.
Sources
Net-worth figure: Celebrity Net Worth, in USD. Biography and career facts: the person's Wikipedia article and linked reporting. Snapshot date for all StarWorth figures: 28 October 2026.
