Exploring the business of being a content creator

The creator economy is transforming the way influence becomes income. What happens when content creators are seen not just as talent, but as entrepreneurs driving value across the funnel? And how can brands build authentic, long-term partnerships that move beyond one-off sponsorships? Explore lessons and wins from key players in the industry.

As businesses navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape, agentic AI is emerging as a powerful force for transformation. What possibilities open up when organizations automate complex tasks with intelligent agents? And how are leaders addressing the challenges that come with integrating these advanced systems? Join us as we explore the evolving role of agentic AI in reshaping operations, driving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities across industries.

In this episode of the User Friendly podcast, host Hanish Patel is joined by Arif Janmohamed, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners; and Heather Gates, national Emerging Growth Company business leader at Deloitte, to discuss venture capital trends and the opportunities and challenges startups may face in the year ahead. They'll also explore the current landscape, from initial public offerings (IPO) and special-purpose acquisition companies (SPAC), to an increase in global startups, as innovative companies continue to introduce new digital solutions and investors seek promising opportunities in new markets.