VidCon Anaheim

James Creech is the Founder of Quartermast Advisors, a boutique investment bank that helps creator economy founders navigate the M&A process and maximize their outcomes.James was previously the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin (acquired by Brandwatch) and has spent over a decade in the creator economy. He has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and Creator Economy Expert by Insider.

Industry Track

Capital Flows and Creator Economics: VC, PE, M&A and More!

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Location: Ballroom AB (Industry Mainstage)

Friday, June 20

9:50 am - 10:55 am

Featuring: Alex Kaplunov (Co-founder at Breeze Financial), Billy Parks (Venture Partner at Slow Creator Fund), Chris Erwin (Founder at RockWater) and more

As the creator economy matures, so do the ways capital flows into and through the ecosystem. This fast-paced session features presentations from industry experts in venture capital, private equity, creator financing, and mergers and acquisitions. How are funding strategies evolving as the market becomes more sophisticated? What should creators, founders, and investors expect as the next wave of economic disruption reshapes the industry? Each segment explores a unique perspective — from direct investments in creators and startups to emerging lending platforms to the latest in strategic acquisitions and consolidation strategies.

Participants