Mashable (March 9) -- Rather than talk about business ideas, the co-founder of YouTube (Illinois alumnus Steve Chen) and its former engineering lead soon realized something – they were spending most of that time talking about their food. A live, food-centric interactive video platform – which debuted Wednesday and will be promoted at SXSW – gives users the ability to direct, produce and host their own food shows. The co-founders have known each other for over 25 years – they went to high school and college together at Illinois.