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Innovation at Twitch and Amazon
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46:03 - 47:30 (01:27)

The former Directory of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation at Twitch discusses the timelines of innovation at Twitch and Amazon, highlighting how Amazon has continued to innovate even after acquiring Twitch.

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