Forward Thinking Founders
059 - Jijo Sunny (Buy Me A Coffee) On Creator Monetization Ideas
Dec 1, 2019
Jijo Sunny, Founder of Buy Me A Coffee, talks about empowering creators in the passion economy. They discuss features like thanks, rewards, and coffee links. The conversation covers the shift from freelancers to creators using no-code tools. Buy Me A Coffee aims to be a central platform for creators to engage with their audience and generate income. Insights on market understanding and the balance between urgency and patience for founders are also shared.
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Quick takeaways
- Buy Me a Coffee offers creators a personalized way to monetize their work with features like 'Thanks and Rewards' and 'Coffee Links.'
- The platform serves as a complementary or alternative revenue stream to traditional sponsorships, fostering a more direct connection between creators and supporters.
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Introduction of Buy Me a Coffee
Buy Me a Coffee is a platform designed for creators to monetize their work in a fun and easy way, with over 70,000 creators ranging from small-time artists to popular YouTubers and Instagrammers. It allows creators to receive support and set up rewards like exclusive content or monthly memberships, providing an additional income source for them.
