Stephen Ellis

Stephen Ellis, a prominent figure in the gaming industry, started his career by excelling as a professional gamer competing in numerous countries and streaming to millions on Twitch during his early 20s.

Transitioning from esports, Stephen developed a keen interest in the creator economy at the nascent stage of Twitch and subsequently contributed significantly to the gaming video business at Facebook, particularly focusing on monetization, video infrastructure, and global creator programs.

Motivated by the lack of adequate support for rising creators, Stephen embarked on a mission with a co-founder to revolutionize the industry. They established Pipeline, a venture that has now gained the backing of major figures within the gaming sector and boasts a thriving community of over 5000 members.

The vision of Pipeline extends towards empowering a new generation to cultivate and monetize their online audiences, thereby propelling the industry towards a more sustainable middle class ecosystem.

Recognizing the evolving needs of their successful creators, Stephen engaged in a strategic collaboration with Zygo Media, a leading gaming content production agency. The shared vision between himself and Gareth, the founder of Zygo Media, culminated in a merger of their respective companies under the Zygo Media brand in August 2023.

Stephen's partnership with Gareth has significantly elevated their combined clients' performance, with over 8 billion views and $40 million in revenue attributed to their content. Their clientele ranges from burgeoning creators embarking on their digital journeys to renowned gaming personalities such as TimTheTatman, DrLupo, StoneMountain64, and Bugha.

At Zygo Media, creators are provided with a range of collaboration opportunities, including a paid membership for budding creators looking to enhance their audience-building skills, an accelerator program for creators seeking to scale their influence efficiently, and agency services offering comprehensive content production solutions tailored for creators and brands.

Stephen Ellis's illustrious educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Business Management from the University of Stirling. His impressive career trajectory features roles such as Chief Executive Officer at Zygo Media, Seed Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners, Board Director at NA LCS Player Association, Co-Founder & CEO at Pipeline, Partnerships & Product Marketing at Facebook, and a former Professional Gamer in League of Legends.