Some signs your product might be too complicated: you’ve launched a bunch of features and haven’t killed any of them. You’re running out of literal surface area to put new features. Users aren’t clear about what to do with the product.
Scout is a pre-seed and unannounced startup allowing fans to buy virtual trading cards of their favorite creators. An up-and-coming creator can issue a limited number of trading cards—say 100 cards for $100 each. Fans purchase those cards and unlock new levels of access: a weekly livestream with the creator, exclusive merchandise, backstage passes ... See more
Warby Parker filed for a direct listing yesterday!
As someone who spends a lot of time with D2C brands, I was excited to get a closer look at one of the "OGs."
Read on for an S-1 teardown + some thoughts on valuation👇
Viewed through that lens, governance mechanisms might become less defensive – focused less on protecting against hacks that threaten the entire DAO – and more offensive and fun – focused more on governance as a means of entertainment, social discovery, and propagation.
Underpinning Collectives is a seamless payment splitting functionality. Launch a new YouTube channel with others and split the AdSense revenue. Share a portion of podcast CPMs with featured guests. Refer an audience to another creator’s newsletter and earn a percentage of the associated subscriptions.