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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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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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YC

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.

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.

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Neal Mohan

05/24/25

@ Nikhil Kamath

In the future, content consumption will be driven by creator-led production, similar to how startups invigorate industries.

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Sundar Pichai

05/27/25

@ The Verge

People are consuming a lot more information, and there are more creators putting out content, making this an expansionary moment for the web.

YZ

Young Zhao

09/21/24

@ EO

With AI advancements, creators are shifting from content creation to focusing on creativity, allowing them to spend more time on innovative ideas.

KB

Kishore Biyani

10/07/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

The trend of premiumization is evident as consumers are willing to spend more on quality products, especially among the younger generation.

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.

EZ

Ella Zhang

05/23/25

@ EO

The gap between the supply of great content and the demand for it is significant, and technology can help bridge that gap.

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Andrew Huberman

10/31/23

@ Chris Williamson

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