The Creator Economy's Olympic Gold Rush, Real Estate, and More

Happy Thursday. In today's show, I share some insights on what is happening at the Olympics and it does not just include the sports, millions are being earned by creators. Was anybody else on the edge of their seat with the ending of the USA vs Serbia Men’s Basketball game today? What a performance by Stephen Curry “30” For more: Top 10 Black-Led VC Funds Guide | My premium subscription to investor lists, course access | Youtube

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Let's break it down:

1. BiggerPockets' Big Break: The real estate education platform just landed a major private equity investment. What does this mean for niche content platforms? We're seeing a shift towards more specialized, community-driven content – and investors are taking notice. Source: Exclusive: BiggerPockets nets majority investment from TCG (Fortune)

2. Olympics Go Social: The 2024 Olympics are proving that social media is the new primetime. With 80% of viewers aged 14-45 tuning in via social platforms, we're witnessing a revolution in sports coverage. Athletes are becoming content creators, giving us unprecedented behind-the-scenes access. Source: The Paris Olympics Is Minting New Creators (The Information)

3. Opal's $60M Series B: This hardware startup, backed by top creators and OpenAI, is set to revolutionize content creation. As a creator myself, I'm excited to see how AI will streamline the content production process. Source: OpenAI Makes a $60 Million Hardware Startup Bet (The Information)

4. Founder Alert: If you're looking to raise venture capital in the next 6-12 months, I've got something special for you. I'm launching an immersive program to help founders master the pitch and navigate the VC landscape. Check out stretch4.co to book a 15-minute slot with me and learn more. Source: The Founder's Fundraising Blueprint: From Cold Email to $1M in 60 Days

Remember, in today's digital age, every company is becoming a tech company, and every individual has the potential to be a creator. Stay curious, keep innovating, and don't forget to tune in to our daily updates!

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Matt