Lauren Feiner, a reporter for The Verge covering TikTok's legal scuffles, dives into the urgent implications of the impending TikTok ban in the U.S. She discusses the Supreme Court's role and what might happen next. Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, shares insights on the platform's evolution and its impact on the creator economy by 2025. The conversation also touches on the rise of magic-link logins, the pitfalls of passwords, and how technology can better support creators, blending innovation with community engagement.

To breathe fresh life into an established platform, Kickstarter’s new 33-year-old CEO Everette Taylor is shaking things up – and he’s unapologetic if it makes people uncomfortable. From bold new product lines to bold statements, Taylor is working to kickstart Kickstarter’s existing community while aggressively pursuing new users. Marketing is product and product is marketing, he says. “I want to build a juggernaut.”Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter and a beacon of resilience, shares his inspiring journey from homelessness to leading a major crowdfunding platform. He reflects on his challenging upbringing in Richmond and the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional life. Taylor discusses pivotal lessons from his entrepreneurial ventures, highlighting the crucial balance between profit and social impact. He also explores how Kickstarter empowers innovation and the evolving nature of community engagement in crowdfunding. A true story of perseverance and vision!

This podcast encourages listeners to kill laziness and take action towards their goals. It highlights the importance of seeking discomfort, following a schedule, and embracing challenges. The speakers motivate with powerful speeches on perseverance, self-discipline, and pushing beyond limits for success.

Explore CEO confidence and its impact on investments, with insights from economist Joe Brusuelas and Kickstarter's CEO Everett Taylor. Dive into global economic performance, innovative growth strategies, consumer sentiment, and 'supercore' inflation data. Learn how CEOs' outlook can influence market trends and investor decisions.