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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.

Deep dives

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.

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