Episode 51
People Behind the Product #1: YouTube and the Evolution of the Creator Economy
Today, YouTube, online video, and the creator economy feel like they've always been there, but that wasn't always the case. YouTube leaders who were there from the early days talk about what it took to build the platform and kickstart the creator economy.
a16z Live · Shiva Rajaraman, Andrew Chen, Jamie Byrne, Lauren Riihimaki, Shishir Mehrotra, Connie Chan, Insiya Iokhandwala
April 27, 202158m 5s
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Show Notes
In this episode:
- Jamie Byrne, Senior Director of Creator Partnerships, YouTube
- Shishir Mehrotra, former Director of Product Management, YouTube; former VP of Product, Engineering, UX, YouTube; current Founder & CEO, Coda
- Shiva Rajaraman, former Director, Product Management (etc.); current VP Shops and Business, Facebook
- Lauren Riihimimaki (aka LaurDIY), Canadian YouTuber