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Category Highlight: The Parenting Expert

By Slow Upload · March 29, 2023 9:03 AM PDT

From fertility to postpartum and beyond, the reproductive and parenting space has seen an explosion of interest in the last several years. This is due, in large part, to a few key shifts: Increased awareness of and urgency around declining fertility ratesRapid developments in reproductive science technologyGrowing expectation of tailored,... From fertility to postpartum and beyond, the reproductive and parenting space has seen an...

The Operator Problem

By Slow Upload · March 22, 2023 8:03 AM PDT

It should come as no surprise that creators care about talent. Specifically, they care about the talent needed to support their business. Just like companies, creators must find, recruit, and hire the right team to execute on a shared vision. Though a number of hiring-related resources are available to creators as they think about bringing... It should come as no surprise that creators care about talent. Specifically, they care about...

Every “Franchise” Needs A LeBron

By Slow Upload · March 15, 2023 2:01 PM PDT

Recently, several friends and I debated why the MLB has fallen out of favor. The consensus was that audiences are losing patience with the slower nature of the game, especially as compared to football or basketball. However one member of the group put forth a different perspective on its decline: the MLB doesn’t currently have a headline star.... Recently, several friends and I debated why the MLB has fallen out of favor. The consensus was...

By Slow Upload · March 8, 2023 8:41 AM PST

HoldOn, A HoldCo?

By Slow Upload · March 8, 2023 8:41 AM PST

Last fall, Axios reported that Mr. Beast was seeking to raise ~$150 million at a ~$1.5 billion valuation. The investment encompassed his overall portfolio, which includes several businesses across consumer products, restaurants, and merchandise in addition to his YouTube channels. This was one of the first public examples of a creator holding... Last fall, Axios reported that Mr. Beast was seeking to raise ~$150 million at a ~$1.5 billion...

The Rise of The Multihyphenate Entrepreneur

By Slow Upload · March 1, 2023 8:45 AM PST

Last month, Anu Atluru predicted the emergence of an entrepreneur-startup archetype cleverly designated “the Silicon Valley small business,” or SV-SB. Atluru observes that, like small businesses, these companies stay lean and often eschew traditional venture capital, but have the growth ambitions and founder mentalities of Silicon Valley... Last month, Anu Atluru predicted the emergence of an entrepreneur-startup archetype cleverly...

Does The Creator Economy Need A Rebrand?

By Slow Upload · Feb. 22, 2023 9:56 AM PST

The term “creator economy” was a masterful exercise in branding, but the industry was undoubtedly too nascent to be so succinctly understood. The reality is that we are in the beginning stages of a fundamental shift in labor; the opportunity to meaningfully earn through content creation will continue to revolutionize the way people work,... The term “creator economy” was a masterful exercise in branding, but the industry was undoubtedly...

Why People Deserve Capital Too

By Slow Upload · Feb. 15, 2023 11:48 AM PST

We are often asked why we invest equity capital in individuals. It’s complex, relatively untested, and will require education and real proof points for the model to go mainstream. Our answer is simple: while the structure is novel, financing individuals with equity is grounded in fundamental components of venture capital investing, and our... We are often asked why we invest equity capital in individuals. It’s complex, relatively...

By Slow Upload · Feb. 8, 2023 8:01 AM PST

Introducing Slow Upload

By Slow Upload · Feb. 8, 2023 8:01 AM PST

The Slow Ventures Team is excited to introduce Slow Upload (by Sam, Megan, and Caroline), a newsletter that explores our approach to individual- and creator-first investing. You are receiving this note because you are an important thinker, creator, operator, or investor in our network. However, if your inbox is already too full, please feel free... The Slow Ventures Team is excited to introduce Slow Upload (by Sam, Megan, and Caroline), a...