About Us
Powering Epic Streams Since 2011
Welcome to Nerd or Die, where gaming passion meets streaming swagger. We’re a small crew of five nerds obsessed with helping streamers and content creators look legendary on Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and beyond. From eye-popping overlays to plug-and-play alerts, our tools are designed to level up your channel without the tech headaches.
Founded in 2011, first began working in the live streaming industry in October 2014 with a YouTube and web tutorials series covering OBS and streaming on Twitch. Since then, there was no looking back. We’ve let our passion for streaming, and gaming as a whole, guide us to where we are today.
We saw streamers struggling with clunky, generic tools and thought, “We can do better.” So, we rolled up our sleeves and started crafting. Over the next few years we focused on providing quality free resources such as a Twitch panel maker and free Twitch overlays and alerts.
Naturally, this evolved into a premium overlay and alert shop and streaming resource hub.
On February 14th, 2018 we acquired the popular overlay template website Twitch Temple. This addition to our team has allowed us to focus on providing the highest quality of products and service that we can offer. A decade later, we’re still a tight-knit team, pouring our love for gaming into every pixel.
We invite you to learn more about us on social media and the Nerd or Die LinkedIn company page.
What does 'Nerd Or Die' mean to us?
Put simply, Nerd or Die means be yourself or it’s game over.
Our mission is to empower creators to share their unique passion and creativity with the world. Every product we design—whether it’s a slick overlay, a clutch alert, or a game-changing widget—starts with one question: “How does this help our community shine?” This ethos drives our brand, built on the epic collaboration between us and the streamers we serve.
On platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Kick, we believe standing out means leaning into what makes you you. That’s your superpower for finding your audience, growing your channel, and loving the content you create.
Why Choose Nerd or Die?
Built for Creators: Our tools are designed by streamers who understand what is takes.
Endless Customization: Tweak every detail to make your stream 100% yours.
Trusted by millions of streamers since 2011: From first-timers to big names, we’ve got your back.
Lag-Free Performance: Lightweight designs that keep your stream smooth, even in clutch moments.
Small Team: We’re small, but mighty! If you need help setting up, you can be sure you’re talking to the people that actually made it.
Careers with Nerd or Die
We’re always looking to work with creative and passionate individuals who share our love for gaming and live streaming.
Currently we’re accepting resumes for motion and graphic designers, as well as back-end and front-end developers. If you think you’d be a great fit send us a message via our contact page.
The Nerd or Die Team
If you’d like to connect with us, you can reach our Founder Derek on LinkedIn, and our Creative Director Nathan on LinkedIn and Twitter.
While there are many great members of our team, we’re currently working on a collaboration with a few community members to better show off what the Nerd or Die crew is really about.
Grab a free widget, explore our overlays, or jump into our Discord. Let’s make your channel legendary—because at Nerd or Die, we want you to pursue your passion.