Sahil Lavingia on Gumroad’s groundbreaking equity crowdfunding raise, lessons from a decade-long startup journey, insights on rolling funds & more | E1188

Sahil Lavingia, the Founder of Gumroad, discusses his groundbreaking equity crowdfunding raise, which raised $5 million in just 12 hours. He shares insights into the challenges founders face when navigating the creator economy and raising venture capital. The conversation includes the emotional complexities of fundraising and the significance of resilience in entrepreneurship. Lavingia critiques the NFT space's spending and explores how equity crowdfunding democratizes investment for creators, highlighting the evolving relationship between art and ownership.