Justin Kan (JK) - My Life After I Sold Twitch To Amazon For $970 Million

Sign up for the latest podcast info - https://laylo.com/willclarke/uqFWnJKaPodcast Overview: In this conversation, Justin Kan shares his journey from living in the bustling city of San Francisco to finding peace in the countryside. He reflects on his early career in tech, the challenges he faced, and how he transitioned from building a failed calendar application to creating Justin TV, which eventually evolved into Twitch. The discussion highlights the unpredictability of entrepreneurship, the importance of rebranding, and the cultural significance of gaming in the success of Twitch. In this conversation, Will Clarke and Justin Kan explore the intersection of music, branding, and personal fulfillment. They discuss how the packaging of music influences its reception, the journey of selling Twitch, and the reflections on success and fulfillment after achieving significant milestones. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation in creative endeavors and the need to reconnect with the joy of creation beyond external validation. In this conversation, Will Clarke and Justin Kan explore the intersection of music, creativity, and personal fulfillment. They discuss their experiences with festivals, the journey into DJing, the importance of releasing music, and the impact of YouTube as a passion project. The conversation emphasizes the significance of pursuing what brings joy and the value of iteration in creative endeavors, ultimately leading to lasting happiness beyond traditional measures of success.Who is JK: Justin Kan is an American internet entrepreneur and investor. He is the co-founder of live video platforms Justin.tv and Twitch, as well as the mobile social video application Socialcam. He was also the co-founder and former CEO of law-tech company Atrium.Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.