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Sarah

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Illustrators are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs, earning substantial income through conventions and crowdfunding platforms, demonstrating their ability to create recurring revenue streams similar to tech companies.

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Desining from Day One: Artists as Founders: Multiverse (S20) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020

@ Y Combinator

Desining from Day One: Artists as Founders: Multiverse (S20) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020

12/07/20

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Sarah

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Artists possess the same entrepreneurial skills expected of successful tech founders, especially illustrators who leverage social media to build their brands and generate significant revenue.

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Illustrators possess skills similar to tech founders and are already doing much of the same work, understanding what people want and how to deliver it effectively.

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Illustrators can produce high-quality illustrations and trailers quickly and affordably, allowing startups to test what resonates with audiences without significant investment.

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

When you introduce one illustrator to your team, you quickly gain access to a larger community of talent, which can create momentum for your project.

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/20

@ Y Combinator

Artists who come from scrappier backgrounds, like those on Twitch or Instagram, often excel as entrepreneurs compared to those from established studios like Riot or Blizzard.

Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

In the cutthroat art industry, only a few artists can make a living, and those who succeed have learned to market and promote themselves effectively.

Sam Altman

04/12/25

@ TED

If you want to generate art in the style of a living artist, our current model won't allow that, but we are exploring a new model where artists can opt in and receive revenue.

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@ Y Combinator

The current AI boom is enabling startups to generate real recurring revenue by providing software solutions to legitimate businesses, contrasting with previous crypto ventures that often lacked tangible use cases.

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@ Y Combinator

Historically, new technologies have led to an explosion of entrepreneurs, as seen when the internet first emerged and allowed individuals to monetize basic skills like website building.