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Dan Clancy, the Chief Executive Officer of Twitch, has come under public attention after speaking out about the assault of streamer Emiru at TwitchCon 2025. The accident occurred in San Diego, where a fan tried to kiss Emiru against her will in one of the meet-and-greets. It was filmed and immediately went viral on social media, sparking a backlash over the event's safety.
After this, Clancy responded to the matter and explained the company's intentions to inspect and enhance its security systems. Clancy made the statement in response to criticism from fans and creators regarding Twitch's handling of the safety of its streamers at events.
Most of them demanded stricter rules and improved on-ground control. As the face of the company, Clancy acknowledged these concerns and promised the community that the necessary changes would be implemented. His remarks suggest that Twitch will work towards reestablishing trust between its creators and viewers.
Dan Clancy is a veteran of the technology industry. His previous jobs were in high-profile roles before he joined Twitch, where he contributed to the development of digital and scientific projects.
Dan Clancy’s background and career
Dan Clancy was born on 11th January 1964. He pursued a major in computer science and a minor in theater at Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. He went on to graduate with a PhD in artificial intelligence at the University of Texas.
Clancy had worked at NASA before his time at Twitch. He was the Director of the Exploration Technologies Directorate, where he assisted in developing plans for lunar and Mars missions. He later joined Google, where he served as the Director of Engineering for Google Book Search and also undertook work on projects at YouTube.
Clancy joined Nextdoor as Vice President of Product and Engineering in 2014 and was responsible for the development of the platform and community tools. Clancy was brought onto Twitch in 2019 and assumed the CEO position in March 2023, replacing founder Emmett Shear.
He is also depicted as an active member of the Twitch community and even a streamer under the alias of DJClancy.
Dan Clancy’s response to the Emiru incident
At TwitchCon 2025, streamer Emiru was assaulted when a man tried to kiss her without consent during a fan meet-and-greet.
Speaking to journalist Taylor Lorenz, Clancy said, “The safety of our creators is a top priority.”
He confirmed that Twitch was investigating the incident and exploring ways to enhance its safety measures. He also acknowledged the broader issue of toxic and parasocial behavior in online communities.
Dan Clancy added that Twitch would increase the presence of security guards and introduce stronger safety protocols at future conventions. He also expressed his personal concern for Emiru, referring to her as “a friend,” and promised to make convention spaces safer for all participants. His public response marked an essential step for Twitch as it faces growing pressure to ensure the well-being of its creators.
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