Sam Lessin, a general partner at Slow Ventures and former Facebook VP, shares his groundbreaking strategy of investing in individual creators, including a recent $1.7M bet on a YouTube star. He discusses how this approach fosters personal branding and builds mutually beneficial partnerships. Later, Chris Niblett, founder of Bizzly, pitches his innovative subscription service for small businesses, which aims to create a 'Patreon-like' platform. The discussion culminates in a live investment offer that highlights the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship.
