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How MasterClass Built a Celebrity EdTech Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how MasterClass turned celebrity expertise into a billion-dollar subscription business. They break down the key insight: David Rogier realized people would pay for access to Serena Williams' mindset, not just her tennis tips. The hosts discuss the company's focus on production value, the challenge of retaining subscribers after the novelty fades, and how MasterClass expanded from individual courses to an annual membership model. They also touch on the recent shift into corporate learning and the pivot to more practical topics like negotiation…
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