Vsauce Creator Michael Stevens Considers Selling Channel: What’s Next?

Michael Stevens, the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Vsauce, recently addressed the idea of potentially selling his channel's IP and what his future plans might entail.

With nearly 20 million subscribers, Vsauce has become a significant presence on YouTube, offering content that delves into a wide array of scientific and philosophical subjects in innovative ways.

On June 9, during an appearance on Anthony Padilla's show, Stevens discussed his journey, content creation process, and thoughts about the future, including the notion of selling the channel.

When questioned about selling Vsauce, Stevens considered a hypothetical scenario where a buyer acquires the entire IP, channel, and episodes. He mentioned that in such a case, he might take the money and focus on new projects like documentaries and short-form content, even if it means staying offline for a few years.

However, Stevens expressed doubts about the channel's market value, noting that he doesn’t operate Vsauce with profitability as a primary goal. Without a heavy emphasis on brand deals and content pipelines, he questioned how investors would monetize the channel's unique appeal.

While Stevens has ideas for the future if a sale were to happen, it seems unlikely in the near term. Fans can continue to enjoy his engaging content on YouTube for the foreseeable future.