Published May 17, 2023

Substack's Index Fund of Culture (with Chris Best and Hamish McKenzie)

Eric Newcomer hosts an engaging conversation with Substack's co-founders, Chris Best and Hamish McKenzie, exploring their unique approach to free speech and content moderation, innovative monetization through paid subscriptions, and their strategic vision for fostering a thriving digital publishing ecosystem.

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Substack's Index Fund of Culture (with Chris Best and Hamish McKenzie)

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Investment Insights

Media Diet Choices

Trust and Dependency

Writers as Owners

Free Speech and Independence

Building a Network

Control in Writing

Substack Growth Insights

Expanding Creative Horizons

Building Substack's Future

Unlocking New Potential

Subscription Dynamics

Revenue Strategies

Substack's Writer Strategy

Episode Highlights

Content Moderation Policies

Monetization and Sustainability

Substack's Growth Strategy

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Substack's Index Fund of Culture (with Chris Best and Hamish McKenzie)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Content Moderation PoliciesSubstack co-founders Chris Best and Hamish McKenzie discuss their platform's free speech principles and the challenges of content moderation. They emphasize empowering writers with control over their spaces, contrasting with traditional social media models.

Content Moderation Policies

Monetization and Sustainability

Substack's Growth StrategySubstack's innovative strategies in community fundraising and writer recruitment are reshaping the landscape of digital publishing. By leveraging network effects and expanding creative horizons, they empower writers and foster a vibrant ecosystem.

Substack's Growth Strategy

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