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The original was posted on /r/linustechtips by /u/OnePineRoad on 2023-09-03 12:25:18+00:00.

Inside scoop: The intense disagreement between CVO Linus Sebastian and CEO Terren Tong over the proposed Linus 180-degree jump in the community address video ‘Here’s the plan’.

Linus Media Group is currently undergoing a transformative phase. After much introspection and feedback from both the community and its employees, the company has recognized the need for change. The first steps towards this new direction were unveiled in their video released on August 25th titled ‘Here’s the plan’.

Hidden beneath the polished façade of this announcement, however, was a heated debate between CVO Linus Sebastian and CEO Terren Tong. Linus had envisioned a dramatic 180-degree jump to symbolize the company’s drastic pivot. This was not just any jump; it was to be a carefully choreographed move where Linus would leap, spin mid-air, and land facing the opposite direction. To elevate the visual impact, a camera would capture this moment, ensuring a flawless transition without ever showing Linus’ back.

But not everyone was on board with this vision. CEO Terren Tong strongly objected to the jump. He believed that the essence of what Linus intended might be lost in translation when captured on video. There was a fear that it might come off as insincere or even gimmicky to viewers, especially given some criticisms from their previous community address video. While Linus conceded that there had been missteps in their earlier video, he firmly believed that this jump symbolized the company’s genuine commitment to change.

The initial disagreement escalated, with both parties entrenched in their respective positions. The situation grew so intense that other top executives like Yvonne Ho (CFO), Nick Light (COO), and Luke Lafreniere (CTO) had to intervene. While our sources couldn’t confirm the individual stances of these executives, the final outcome was clear: Terren Tong’s perspective prevailed. As viewers noted, the much-debated jump was conspicuously absent from the August 25th video.