The scrap between Joe Rogan, Spotify, and their detractors has resurfaced the simmering debate concerning creator monetization. Given that creators include everyone TikTok performers mega-podcasters, YouTube celebrities, and Instagram influencers, […]
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Back to news homeF*ck creator funds, we need a creator index fund
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche […]
Not every creator economy startup is built for creators
Ten years ago, if you were a scrappy kid somehow making a living off of YouTube ad revenue and brand deals, you were probably told you didn’t have a real […]
Patreon CPO says the company will double in size in 2022
Creator monetization startups are cropping up left and right as the tech world embraces the fast-growing creator economy. But Patreon, founded in 2013, has been around since before words like […]
Tumblr debuts Post+, a subscription service for Gen Z creators
As Twitter launches Super Follows, YouTube adds new monetization tools, and Instagram embraces e-commerce, the social media sphere is heating up with new ways for creators to make a living. […]
Egypt’s Minly raises $3.6M to connect celebrities and fans through personalized experiences
In the past couple of years, we’ve seen a growing trend of creators adopting digital and social media, not just as a supplement to their media presence but also as […]
5 creator economy VCs see startup opportunities in monetization, discovery and much more
Everyone knows YouTubers and other creators are popular with internet users of all ages. But today, these influencers also have real businesses powered by a range of software tools and […]