Equity · Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The current economic climate makes it challenging for founders to raise capital, creating an opportunity for the growing creator economy. VC firms like Lightspeed are looking to partner with creators to build brands and communities, potentially finding the next generation of entrepreneurs.
“I think it's hard for founders to make money right now. And I think that the creator economy is growing, and it’s getting more challenging to make money on YouTube. So, I think that’s what’s going to be a big opportunity for Lightspeed and for the creators that they plan to work with.”
“And so I think this is really about that, um, you know, you have to go both breadth and depth. And, um, on X, we're continuing to think deeply about how Lightspeed can expand its depth. Uh, but also recognizing that in the place where you have all of these eyeballs, it's important to get that breadth as well.”