VC Cafe

APRIL 28, 2021

The platform provides the tools and in most cases the audience, but that of course, comes at a cost. Creators are also increasingly becoming angel investors in B2C startups, similar to celebrity investments which are also on the rise, leveraging their profile to help their portfolio stand out. Platform take rates = tax.

Audio 167

Audio Valuation Stealth B2C 167

Reid Hoffman

AUGUST 17, 2021

For example, when Clubhouse built this social audio product, it got a lot of attention. For the business discussion, how do we do business better – which is central to LinkedIn’s brand promise, LinkedIn network, LinkedIn identity – I actually thought there were some in Clubhouse, and Clubhouse obviously wants to be everything in audio.

Cofounder 69

Cofounder Differentiation Search Advertising 69

Reid Hoffman

AUGUST 17, 2021

For example, when Clubhouse built this social audio product, it got a lot of attention. For the business discussion, how do we do business better – which is central to LinkedIn’s brand promise, LinkedIn network, LinkedIn identity – I actually thought there were some in Clubhouse, and Clubhouse obviously wants to be everything in audio.

Cofounder 69

Cofounder Differentiation Search Advertising 69