Scaling the personal grantmaking sector · Molly Mielke

New funding models and opportunities will help these creators in their early days. From Substack to Gumroad, several companies have announced the establishment of dedicated funds with grants and stipends. Cash advances could be democratized, like in the music and publishing industry. As investors express their interest in the development of these o... See more

The startup ecosystem is experiencing a series of changes that can't be ignored:- cambrian explosion of funding availability- more value is being created on private markets- going from zero to one is no longer a dark art - ie more talented operators, more infrastructure to build quickly and cheaplyChange is coming to the VC ecosystem. Who will win:... See more

With a more decentralized structure, modern idea machines can “arm the rebels” right where they are, instead of hiring them into a foundation. The popularity of so-called regrantor programs (i.e. scout programs) reflects this trend, where talented individuals are given funding to make grants on behalf of the grantmaking organization.