10min chapter

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Is Substack Notes a ‘Twitter clone’? We asked CEO Chris Best.

Decoder with Nilay Patel

CHAPTER

Navigating Growth and Financial Transparency

This chapter explores the financial strategy and growth challenges of a subscription-based platform, focusing on investments and user metrics. The discussion highlights the complexities of maintaining profitability amid rapid expansion, addressing funding transparency and the evolving business model for monetizing content. Additionally, it examines the importance of an open network for writers in fostering audience engagement and the future direction of the platform.

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