On this episode of 'The Next Next,' host Jason Jacobs welcomes Megan Lightcap, a partner at Slow Ventures. They discuss Slow Ventures' innovative approach to venture capital, particularly their $64 million Creator Fund aimed at supporting creator entrepreneurs (their 3rd vehicle, after the Core Fund and Opportunity Fund). Megan shares insights into Slow's philosophy of starting from first principles and not shying away from unique, unconventional investments. They delve into how creators are building their personal brands into business empires, the firm's journey in this space, and Megan’s own path to becoming a venture investor. The episode highlights key aspects of evaluating and supporting creators, the role of community engagement, and the future potential of creator economy investments. Jason also explores the parallels between creators and traditional entrepreneurs, the importance of authenticity, and the broader implications for different sectors.
You can find it on spotify, apple, and youtube.
Time stamps
00:00 Introduction to Megan Lightcap and Slow Ventures
00:41 The Rise of Creator Entrepreneurs
02:02 Jason Jacobs' Learning Journey
02:39 Welcome Megan Lightcap
04:25 Exploring Slow Ventures and the Creator Fund
09:03 The Evolution of Slow Ventures
15:05 Megan Lightcap's Journey to Investing
19:23 Early Experimentation and Learnings
27:25 Evaluating Creator Fit and Revenue Streams
27:59 Assessing Founders and Teams
29:13 Charisma and Obsession in Founders
31:12 Team Dynamics and Screening Processes
32:49 Equity Stakes and Profit Sharing
34:34 Long-Term Partnerships and Value Creation
36:06 Applications Beyond Creators
37:25 Networking and Learning Among Creators
40:25 Sourcing and Identifying Future Stars
44:39 Platform Preferences and Audience Engagement
46:43 The Future of Creator Development
50:32 Final Thoughts and Parting Words
Links
TNN website - www.thenextnext.ai
Jason’s x - https://x.com/jjacobs22
Jason’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjacobs22/
Megan’s x - https://x.com/mmlightcap
Megan’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-lightcap-513ab96b/
Slow Ventures - https://slow.co/
Creator Fund - https://creatorfund.co/
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