{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-next-next.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fmegan-lightcap-on-slow-ventures-creator-fund-chd4ir83","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Megan Lightcap on Slow Ventures' Creator Fund","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/657c8828-b744-4e3f-bce6-b71635e9130c/6a1a89ee-49ba-4200-b108-a0e74b985503/ebeb107d-0835-488a-86c5-2b12d3898b66-png.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs interviews Megan Lightcap, a partner at Slow Ventures. Slow Ventures is a renowned venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments, and Megan oversees their unique Creator Fund—a $60 million fund aimed at backing creator entrepreneurs. The discussion delves into the innovative and experimental approach of Slow Ventures, which includes investing in creators who have built substantial online communities. Megan explains her journey to Slow Ventures, the evolution of the Creator Fund, and the distinct process of evaluating and supporting creators as entrepreneurs. They explore how the firm's original assumptions and hypotheses have evolved and discuss the importance of authentic passion and community engagement in the success of creator-led ventures. The episode also touches on operational dynamics, the potential expansion of investment models to other categories like athletes, and the importance of creators understanding their motivations. Megan emphasizes that not all creators need to become entrepreneurs, highlighting the value in staying true to one’s roots."}