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Tim Pool

Tim Pool is an American YouTuber, journalist, and political commentator known for live-streaming the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tim Pool is an American YouTuber, journalist, and political commentator known for live-streaming the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011. He later worked with media companies including Vice Media and Fusion TV, and went on to build independent media brands such as Timcast.

Early life and career

Tim Pool was born in Chicago in 1986 and became widely known in 2011 for using mobile technology and live-streaming during the Occupy Wall Street protests. This early work helped establish his reputation in online journalism.

Media work

Pool worked with Vice Media and Fusion TV before shifting toward independent content creation. He later built a large audience through his own digital platforms and commentary channels.

Business ventures

Pool has been involved in several media and technology projects, including the photo-tagging app Tagg.ly and the news company Subverse. These ventures reflect his move from reporting into media entrepreneurship.

Music and public profile

In 2022, Pool released two collaborative singles with drummer Pete Parada. He remains a prominent online political commentator and podcast host.

Key facts

  • Pool first gained public attention for live-streaming Occupy Wall Street in 2011.
  • He later worked as a host and producer with Vice Media and Fusion TV.
  • In 2014, he helped launch Tagg.ly, a mobile app that watermarks photos.
  • In 2019, he co-founded the news company Subverse, which raised US$1 million in 22 hours through regulation crowdfunding on Wefunder.
  • In 2022, he collaborated with drummer Pete Parada on two singles.
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Canadian context

Tim Pool is followed by Canadian audiences as a U.S. political commentator and internet personality whose livestreams and podcasts circulate widely in Canadian online media discussions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tim Pool?
Tim Pool is an American YouTuber, journalist, and political commentator best known for live-streaming Occupy Wall Street in 2011.
What is Tim Pool known for?
He is known for early mobile and livestream coverage of protests, especially Occupy Wall Street, and for later independent political commentary online.
Where was Tim Pool born?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What companies has Tim Pool worked with?
He worked with Vice Media and Fusion TV and later co-founded media ventures including Timcast and Subverse.
What is Tagg.ly?
Tagg.ly is a mobile app that watermarks photos, and Pool helped launch it in 2014.
Has Tim Pool released music?
Yes. In 2022, he collaborated with drummer Pete Parada on two singles.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Pool
    Supports: Career milestones, Tagg.ly, Subverse, and 2022 music collaboration.
  2. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Pool
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, and Occupation; early Occupy Wall Street livestream coverage.
  3. IMDb — https://imdb.com/name/nm4913514/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Occupy Wall Street prominence, and former Vice Media role.
  4. All American Speakers — https://allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Tim+Pool/399876
    Supports: General biography and media entrepreneurship through Timcast.
  5. LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/in/timothy-pool-7228ba25
    Supports: Co-founder of Tagg.ly, journalist profile, and recognition claims.