Exploring how DudePerfect secured over $100 million in funding to extend beyond YouTube, including plans for a new product line, streaming platform, live events, and even a theme park. The chapter also delves into the creator economy trend, considering the parallels with Disney and the possibilities for growth and diversification. Additionally, it touches on revenue streams, growth strategies, and whimsical ideas for new ventures.
Scott shares his thoughts on the latest financial figures from ByteDance and discusses if he would buy shares on the secondary market. He then takes a look at a platform for trading on event outcomes that just attracted a big market maker. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss one of the largest deals in YouTube history, and what it says about the creator economy.
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