VidCon Anaheim

Chris is the founder of RockWater. They provide M&A and strategy advisory for creator economy and digital agencies. Clients include YouTube, Paramount, Long Haul Management (sold to Wasserman), The Creator Society, Bottle Rocket Management (sold to Night), Orca, Oxford Road (sold to Insignia), FAO Schwartz, and more.\n\nRockWater publishes the most widely-read M&A industry newsletter, and also hosts premium executive events across the world for builders and investors.\n\nChris' executive experience spans investment banking, venture capital, and new Hollywood. He was named by Variety as one of Hollywood’s New Digital Leaders, and helped sell one of the first YouTube MCNs to AwesomenessTV and DreamWorks Animation.

Industry Track

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

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Ballroom AB (Industry Mainstage)

Friday, June 20

9:55 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.

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