This Week in Startups The greatest CNBC hit of all time, YouTube hides dislikes + Ready Games CEO David Bennahum | E1325
Nov 13, 2021
David Bennahum, CEO of Ready Games, discusses his new NFT marketplace for virtual fashion, highlighting the shift from walled gardens to open-source gaming. He explores how mobile innovation is reshaping gaming experiences and the monetization potential of NFTs. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Emily Herrera, founder of The Wire S, shares her journey of launching a Gen Z-focused angel syndicate while still in college, emphasizing the importance of community and ethical investing in venture capital.
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Disney's Direct-to-Consumer Success
- Disney's direct-to-consumer strategy was predicted years prior.
- Disney+ now has over 100 million subscribers.
YouTube Hides Dislikes
- YouTube hides dislike counts to combat brigading and negativity towards creators.
- This prioritizes creator experience over user feedback and content evaluation.
Ready Games and Canadian Grants
- Ready Games relocated from the US to Canada and received $1.5M in government support.
- This was due to Canada's economic incentives for tech companies employing Canadian engineers.
