Linus Sebastian
Linus Sebastian | |
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 Sebastian in 2026 | |
| Born | Linus Gabriel Sebastian August 20, 1986 Ladner, British Columbia, Canada |
| Education | University of British Columbia (dropped out) |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Employer | Linus Media Group - Present NCIX - (2007–2013) |
| Television | Scrapyard Wars (2015–present) |
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| Spouse |
Yvonne Ho (m. 2011) |
| Children | 3 |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Genre | Technology |
| Subscribers | 16.9 million (main channel) |
| Views | 9.63 billion (main channel) |
| Last updated: June 27, 2026 | |
| Website | linusmediagroup |
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.