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How Patreon Built a Creator Economy Before the Term Existed
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Patreon, the membership platform that let creators earn recurring revenue from their biggest fans long before 'creator economy' was a buzzword. They trace how founder Jack Conte — a musician frustrated by YouTube's ad-supported model — built a business that now processes over a billion dollars annually for podcasters, artists, and writers. The hosts unpack the key early decision to focus on membership rather than one-off tips, the surprising role of the 2014 Gamergate controversy in shaping Patreon's content policies…
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