Patreon's CEO, Jack Conte, thinks the creator economy is being "left out" when it comes to compensation by AI companies.

In 2013, musician Jack Conte made a music video called "Pedals." He spent seven weeks and $10,000 building the set: "I remember the blood, sweat and tears, the months of pain, and hours and hours, and ...

For nearly a decade, Toni Matthews-El has published business topics ranging from cloud communication software to best steps for establishing your own LLC. In addition to Forbes Advisor, she's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the future of books and the business of storytelling. Jun 29, 2019, 05:15pm EDT This article is more than 6 years ...

Patreon has spent the last few years pitching itself as a healthier alternative to algorithmic social platforms for creators. Now, the membership service is adding a bunch of new social features for ...

Patreon lets people financially support and reward content creators — such as podcasters, writers, and YouTubers — through a monthly subscription. Creators can set up multiple membership tiers with ...