"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data Acquisition Mapping the Tech Writing Ecosystem | Mario Gabriele, The Generalist
Jan 23, 2024
Mario Gabriele, founder of The Generalist, discusses the evolution of tech writing, niche publication opportunities, NFT experiments, and the importance of community in growing a media business. They explore the challenges of scaling a publication, the future of content creation, and lessons learned from an NFT experiment. The podcast also emphasizes the value of risk-taking and community building in content creation.
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Early writing aspirations
- Mario Gabriele always loved writing, even as a kid.
- Early in his career, he spent a year writing a novel, exploring the possibility of being a full-time writer.
TechCrunch vs. The Information
- TechCrunch, while not the deepest, remains a valuable resource for staying updated on everything in tech.
- The Information has recently risen as a rival, offering deeper analysis in certain areas.
Shift to Investing and rise of independent analysts
- Many talented individuals in tech have transitioned into investing, potentially impacting the quality of tech journalism.
- Ben Thompson and others demonstrated the viability of building successful media businesses focused on tech analysis.