LaBossiere Podcast #52 - Erik Torenberg
May 3, 2024
Tech entrepreneur Erik Torenberg discusses investing, legacy media, Turpentine, creator monetization, community building, modernity, and the evolving media landscape. Topics include the future of media, content creation challenges, niche content, and the impact of social media on society.
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Skin in the Game
- To fully appreciate something, you must be a player and stakeholder.
- Otherwise, you're just talking from the cheap seats, lacking skin in the game.
Individual vs. Institutional Trust
- People have always preferred hearing from individuals over institutions.
- Institutions are just collections of people, but lack the accountability and transparency of individuals.
Techlash Origins
- Tech was initially sustaining for legacy media but then disrupted it, leading to negative sentiment.
- The public, however, largely enjoys how tech improves their lives.