creator economy
Coverage of creator economy in the Nexus archive.
- More than half of Gen Zers want to become influencers—so now Arizona State University is offering a content creation degree for $142K
Arizona State University offers a content creation bachelor’s degree to train aspiring influencers, with out-of-state tuition reaching $142,860. Over 57% of Gen Zers aim to become influencers, driven by the creator economy’s financial potential and success of digital stars like Emma Chamberlain and MrBeast.
- Nicolai Amirzadeh built the operating system for the creator economy’s next chapter
Nicolai Amirzadeh, a self-taught co-founder of Clip Tech, redesigned how major brands distribute short-form content. He developed an operating system for the creator economy's next phase.
- Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says human creators will become more valuable as AI content explodes
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri argues that the rise of AI-generated content will increase the value of human creators, as people will seek authenticity and creativity. He emphasizes that Instagram should focus on helping users identify AI content while prioritizing quality and the person behind the content, not the creation tool.
- Read 48 pitch decks that creator-economy startups used to raise millions of dollars
The article highlights 48 creator-economy startups that used pitch decks to secure millions in funding, including AI-driven platforms like Flick and Hedra, and social-commerce tools like ShopMy. These startups, spanning categories such as influencer marketing and financial services, attracted significant investment from VCs and angel investors.