Steven Schwartz joins MTS to discuss Whop's acquisition of Hidden Studios, the importance of payment infrastructure for creator businesses, and how Gen Z entrepreneurs are building new types of online commerce.--https://x.com/cultured
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:40) Steven's Background and Whop's Mission
(02:04) Hidden Studios Acquisition and Ad Tech
(07:20) Evolution from Digital Products to OS
(12:01) Gen Z Entrepreneurs and Expectations
(16:30) Financial Layer as Critical Infrastructure
(18:07) Gen Z Commerce and Future of Work
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