Episode 33 - The Founder's Experience: Building For The Creator Economy w/ Douglas Kendyson (CEO of Selar)
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In this episode, we interview Douglas Kendyson, the founder and CEO of Selar, the largest creator platform in Africa. Douglas shares his journey in tech, from software engineering to becoming a full-time entrepreneur with Selar.
We also discuss the African creator economy, the future of work, and the role of AI in content creation.
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Show Notes & Resources
(05:18 ) Introducing Douglas Kendyson
(18:52 ) The Rise of the Creator Economy
(24:50 ) Building a Successful Product in the Creator Economy
(27:52 ) From AWS Credits to Full-Time Focus
(31:07 ) Team Growth and Transition
(35:30 ) Selar: A Store Builder, Not Just a Marketplace
(38:26 ) Commission and the Affiliate Network
(51:21 ) The African creator economy and the future of work
(55:00 ) Sourcing data and conducting surveys for industry reports
(56:28 ) The role of AI in content creation: Enhancing, not replacing, creators
(01:03:16 ) Transitioning from engineering to entrepreneurship: A personal journey
(01:09:04 ) Advice for aspiring creators: Invest in your craft and be strategic in your marketing
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