Dave Wiskus

In this engaging discussion, Dave Wiskus, CEO of Standard and Nebula, delves into the challenges YouTubers face, including demonetization and algorithm changes. He passionately advocates for sustainable creator businesses and critiques emerging trends like NFTs, asserting they lack real-world relevance. Wiskus highlights Nebula as a supportive platform fostering creator collaboration and revenue-sharing. The conversation also navigates the importance of trust within the creator economy, emphasizing the need for creators to retain power in their negotiations and relationships.

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Dave Wiskus, founder and CEO of Nebula, is at the forefront of the creator economy. He discusses how creator-driven content could be worth $500 billion by 2027 and highlights the massive influence of creators like Mr. Beast. Wiskus points out the decline of traditional media and the importance of protecting children from harmful content online. He delves into the challenges of misinformation and the potential dangers of AI deepfakes, emphasizing the need for greater media literacy and accountability among creators in this rapidly evolving landscape.

The podcast discusses Nebula, a creator-owned streaming service, and its plan for premium creator programming. They explore the transition from YouTube to filmmaking, the challenges of high-quality content creators on YouTube, and the importance of collaboration in the creator space. Plus, insights on career development, trust in the creator economy, and Nebula's potential impact on the industry.

Todd Beaupre, creator insider on YouTube, and Dave Wiskus discuss the YouTube algorithm, evolution of being a creator, monetizing online radio, importance of viewer feedback, educating the public, and ethics in platforms. They also explore YouTube's recommendation signals and recognition of creators and content.