Chris Lesinski
Head of Programming, Twitch

I help media and technology companies grow audiences and new lines of business. 15+ years leading programming and content strategies for Twitch, Sony, Roku, Snap, Warner and Discovery, with a passion for building the future of entertainment designed around viewers.

What I Do

Helping media and technology companies grow audiences, revenue, and new lines of business through content, products, and creator ecosystems.

Content Strategy & Programming

Content strategies, discovery products and editorial systems shaped by audience insight, business goals, and the realities of how people discover and watch.

Creator & Platform Growth

Growth strategies for creators and platforms, from identifying breakout categories and investment opportunities to building programs that expand audiences and help emerging areas scale.

Formats, Innovation & Executive Producing

Live, interactive, and emerging-format content built with equal attention to creative ambition, product thinking, and execution. Proven end-to-end production leadership from development through delivery for major streamers.

Focus Areas

The areas I specialize in, think about and get hired to lead

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Work

Projects across streaming, big tech, and the creator economy.

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Projects

Roklue – Producing Interactive Living Room Content Experiences Embedded in Streaming Software

Roklue is an interactive game built directly into the Roku operating system. It launched in March 2026 with an Awards Season edition and reached roughly 90…

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Projects

Thursday Night Football on Twitch – Programming Streaming Live Sports For Audience Growth & Ratings

As Head of Programming at Twitch, I led the Thursday Night Football program on Twitch. Thursday Night Football is a $1B per-year commitment by Amazon and…

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Scaled Creator Education & Building Playbooks: Global Enablement for Platforms and Media Brands

Education isn’t just part of my work with entertainment and media companies; it’s a long-standing personal passion. I’ve taught at universities and founded a…

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Projects

Last Night’s Late Night – High-Speed Curation & Editorial Judgement

>1,000 minutes of content whittled down to the best 6 minutes in only a few hours. Last Night’s Late Night was a recap of late night that I developed and…

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Thanks A Million – Premium Vertical Series Development & Partnering with Celebrities

I developed and Co-Executive Produced Thanks A Million, a star-studded unscripted social experiment where celebrities surprise someone important to them with…

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A Creator Original Based on Google Earth for YouTube

I developed and co-executive produced Pin Drop, a YouTube Original based around science creator and communicator, Veritasium. Google Earth is an interactive…

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Published bylines for top publications in print and online

WiredTech Reviews & Social Engineering
LA TimesTechnology News
Sports IllustratedLifestyle & Profiles
LifehackerProductivity How-tos

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Available for consulting, advisory, and executive leadership in streaming, content strategy, and entertainment technology.

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