VidCon Anaheim

Alex is the co-founder of Breeze, which provides growth capital for creators, and has worked with creators such as Smosh, New Rockstars and Davidsbeenhere. He has 15+ years of financial services experience and entrepreneurship. He previously co-founded 6 companies, ranging from consumer finance to eCommerce and home services. He started his career working at one of the big Canadian banks.

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

Alex Kaplunov

Co-founder

Breeze Financial