It doesn't take much to get started as a streamer on Twitch. All you really need is a computer with a decent internet connection to start streaming. But to be successful, it also requires an entreprenurial spirit. With that in mind, it becomes a little less surprising to find that some streamers also run successful businesses.
In this list, we take a look at 5 streamers who also own thriving businesses.
YouTuber Ludwig Ahgren used to stream on Twitch before signing a massive exclusivity deal with YouTube Gaming. After switching platforms, Ludwig noticed that YouTube Gaming didn't give the same level of interaction options for fans in the chat.
His solution was to create a browser extension called Truffle, which fans could download and use to unlock things like icons, emotes and channel points to spend like Twitch has.
His goal since creating the plugin has been to expand it with other options to help streamers make their streams more engaging, including things like a "battle pass" style progression system for viewers who engage with the stream.
Matthew "Mizkif" is one of the founding members and owners of gaming organization One True King, or OTK Media. While he isn't the sole owner of the organization, sharing ownership with Asmongold, Esfand and Rich Campbell, he's often considered to be the main face of OTK.
While their main focus is on content creation and streaming, OTK has also dabbled in esports, primarily competing in the professional World of Warcraft scene. The organization also has large corporate partners, such as Mountain Dew and Gatorade.
Jimmy "MrBeast" is one of the biggest names and highest earning content creators on YouTube. Aside from his YouTube videos and charitable foundations, MrBeast is also an
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