The first days of Threads, Meta’s new text-based social media platform designed to rival Twitter, were described as “unhinged,” “chaotic,” and “off the rails,” by some users. Specifically, those who own small businesses, namely independently-owned consumer brands. The quick and effortless sign-up process through an Instagram account, also owned by Meta, is a low barrier for entry, […]
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The New Capitals of American Business
It was a hot day in December in Miami, and I was walking down the street, going from the Wynwood District to Overtown. The Wynwood District is the new tech and arts district in Miami. Overtown is the historically Black community, riven by the highways of the mid-20th century. I needed a hat, so I […]
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A Gold Rush Mentality is Taking Hold in the Creator Economy
Hundreds of thousands of brand new entrepreneurs are flooding into the creator economy, as the pandemic causes a seismic shift in people’s attitudes toward work, and Web3 offers more tools than ever before to monetize art and other talents. The potential rewards are on the rise. Some people are earning hundreds of thousands of dollars. […]
