The co-founder and COO for the last 10 years shared the news in atoday, writing that he's leaving to work on an unspecified project."After many months of contemplation, I’ve decided it’s time to journey into my next adventure," wrote Lin."My life has been forever changed for the better by Twitch; it has been a source of hope, optimism, reflection, support, energy, sharing, friendship, and belonging.
He went on to say that while he spent a lot of time alone growing up, video games gave him a"common language" and exposed him to new friends and languages."Through games, we were bonded, impassioned by skill and having fun, focused on the same mission, stumbling into more similarity than strangeness."
Looking ahead, Lin said,"I’m so excited to stretch my curiosity and to continue exploring a world where technology is a positive amplifier in our lives. I will build again. I hope to create something as remarkable as Twitch again, to build with amazing people who will challenge me, and to make the world we experience better."
Lin became COO of Twitch in 2008 and stepped down from the role in 2018 to focus on culture, strategy and innovation.