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Y Combinator Cast

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

In China, educational content is highly valued, leading to a willingness to pay for it, contrasting with the skepticism towards free content.

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Monetizing Podcasts and Newsletters - Chris Best of Substack and Jonathan Gill of Backtracks

@ Y Combinator

Monetizing Podcasts and Newsletters - Chris Best of Substack and Jonathan Gill of Backtracks

05/15/19

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CB

Chris Best

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

In China, the podcasting ecosystem is much larger, with people accustomed to paying for audio content, especially educational material.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

Educational content is a significant area where people are willing to pay, as it is perceived to provide value and improve their lives.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

The cultural shift towards valuing high-quality education and content is leading to a greater willingness to pay for it, creating opportunities for creators.

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a16z Cast

06/20/25

@ a16z

The rise of free, publicly available educational technology content is transforming learning, moving away from traditional resources like Khan Academy.

CB

Chris Best

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

Paid content is a huge missing force in media, and the assumption that everything must be free is breaking the world in important ways.

LF

Lex Fridman Cast

04/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

Despite censorship, many students from mainland China demonstrate incredible free-thinking abilities, suggesting that the system is more porous than often perceived.

Lv

Luis von Ahn

12/01/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Our goal is to democratize education, and while we initially thought we could monetize through user-generated translations, we found that a freemium model was more effective for our growth.

AH

Andrew Huberman

10/31/23

@ Chris Williamson

I prioritize creating content that genuinely benefits the audience, focusing on educational value rather than personal entertainment.

NK

Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

YouTube is becoming a dominant platform for learning and information consumption, rivaling traditional books in its educational value.