1. One of the main reasons for why someone wants to stick to a job is the "stability" of income. While subscription-based platforms make it easy to collect recurring revenue, on platforms like YouTube, it is hard to predict your income. Are you aware of companies helping bridge this "stability" gap?
2. For re-bundling, are you aware of any companies that are creating platforms to help creators re-bundle? Questions about IP, who owns how much stake, etc. might use some tech help.
For (1) - yes there's a few startups offering merchant cash advances for creators. Sometimes startups also create fellowships - e.g. TikTok's creator fund and Substack's fellowship program.
(2) - I don't know of anything! Would be interested in hearing about anything here though :)
Dear Li, have a look at this interview of philosopher Zygmunt Bauman: Behind the world's 'crisis of humanity' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG63MkQb1r4 In all these transformations of markets and societies where "liquidity" is defining the context, we cannot forget about human side that seeks stability and security. He has written also a book "Liquid Love". Many thanks for you thoughts.
Thanks Li, another brilliant article. I am indeed building a company in this space (www.mykagami.com) and would love to get your thoughts about it, DM to follow.
This article really sheds light on the changing landscape of work. Unbundling traditional jobs is opening up new possibilities for independent workers. It's inspiring to see how platforms like Shopify and Cameo are making it easier for people to pursue their passions and build successful businesses.
This article is a great deep dive into the future of work. Unbundling traditional jobs is creating new opportunities for independent workers. Platforms like Shopify and Cameo are making it easier for people to pursue their passions and build businesses. While vertical-specific platforms offer a lot of benefits, there's still room for horizontal ones to cater to the common needs of independent workers.
Love this! Got me thinking about how the gig economy and passion economy can co-exist (and eventually blur lines between the two). Right now, it seems like the passion economy is an evolution from the gig economy, but maybe that's not the case.
Loved this essay! A few questions:
1. One of the main reasons for why someone wants to stick to a job is the "stability" of income. While subscription-based platforms make it easy to collect recurring revenue, on platforms like YouTube, it is hard to predict your income. Are you aware of companies helping bridge this "stability" gap?
2. For re-bundling, are you aware of any companies that are creating platforms to help creators re-bundle? Questions about IP, who owns how much stake, etc. might use some tech help.
For (1) - yes there's a few startups offering merchant cash advances for creators. Sometimes startups also create fellowships - e.g. TikTok's creator fund and Substack's fellowship program.
(2) - I don't know of anything! Would be interested in hearing about anything here though :)
Dear Li, have a look at this interview of philosopher Zygmunt Bauman: Behind the world's 'crisis of humanity' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG63MkQb1r4 In all these transformations of markets and societies where "liquidity" is defining the context, we cannot forget about human side that seeks stability and security. He has written also a book "Liquid Love". Many thanks for you thoughts.
This is pretty great!
Merci!
Thanks Li, another brilliant article. I am indeed building a company in this space (www.mykagami.com) and would love to get your thoughts about it, DM to follow.
Quoted some of your work in our Harvard Business Review article. We would love to chat. https://hbrascend.org/topics/why-extraordinary-people-create-their-category-of-one/
This article really sheds light on the changing landscape of work. Unbundling traditional jobs is opening up new possibilities for independent workers. It's inspiring to see how platforms like Shopify and Cameo are making it easier for people to pursue their passions and build successful businesses.
This article is a great deep dive into the future of work. Unbundling traditional jobs is creating new opportunities for independent workers. Platforms like Shopify and Cameo are making it easier for people to pursue their passions and build businesses. While vertical-specific platforms offer a lot of benefits, there's still room for horizontal ones to cater to the common needs of independent workers.
Good one. Keep up the good work.
Massa
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Love this! Got me thinking about how the gig economy and passion economy can co-exist (and eventually blur lines between the two). Right now, it seems like the passion economy is an evolution from the gig economy, but maybe that's not the case.