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cover of episode Patreon’s CEO on the existential threat to creators no one is talking about

Patreon’s CEO on the existential threat to creators no one is talking about

2025/1/9
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Power User with Taylor Lorenz
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This chapter explores the significant shift in the online landscape from a follower-based model to an interest-based model, focusing on the impact of TikTok's algorithm and its subsequent adoption by other platforms. The discussion highlights the resulting challenges for creators in maintaining direct communication with their followers and building strong communities.
  • Shift from follower-based to interest-based model
  • Impact of TikTok's algorithm
  • Challenges for creators in maintaining direct communication with followers
  • Weakening of communities and fandoms

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Social media as we know it is in chaos. The landscape is becoming more decentralized and creators are facing more challenges than ever. On top of all that, the very notion of a follower is dying and there's uncertainty about what that means for the future.

Jack Conte, the CEO and co-founder of Patreon, joins Taylor to discuss how to better serve creators.