30 STARTUPS · 22 INVESTORS · $1B RAISED RECENTLY
A new economy is emerging on the Internet. Creative people from all over the world are turning their hobbies and passions into professional endeavors by making videos, art, music, and courses for loyal fans millions of miles away. Startups are powering this creative revolution by making it easy for creators to find an audience, manage their income, sell products, and engage with their communities. Below are the most exciting startups building for the Creator Economy right now. Like all companies on Startup Search Lists, these Creator Economy startups are backed by great venture firms, growing fast, and hiring now. Thank you to all of our judges who helped select the companies for this year's list.
Below are some of the most exciting startups building for the Creator Economy right now. Like all companies on Startup Search Lists, these Creator Economy startups are backed by great venture firms, growing fast, and hiring now.
Josh Constine is an investor and Head of Content at venture capital fund SignalFire. Previously, he was Editor-At-Large for TechCrunch. He also runs PressClub, one of Clubhouse's top shows.
Josh Constine is an investor and Head of Content at venture capital fund SignalFire.
Tiffany Zhong is the one of the most sought-after youth trends and marketing experts. She’s the founder and CEO of Islands, and has been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and many others.
Tiffany Zhong is the Gen Z Whisperer and is the founder and CEO of Islands.
Li Jin is the founder of Atelier, an early-stage firm investing in the passion economy. She's the co-host of the Means of Creation podcast, and a co-founder of Side Hustle Stack. Prior to Atelier, Li was a consumer investing partner at Andreessen Horowitz.
Rex Woodbury is an investor at Index Ventures, and is particularly interested in how people connect and create online. He writes one of the most popular creative economy newsletters, Digital Native.
Rex Woodbury is an investor at Index Ventures, and is interested in how people connect and create online.
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