The Media Company Is the Creator

20 May 2026
The Indie Business Stage
Creator , Industry

Electrify invests into creator businesses and in this session we discuss what separates hobbyists from companies.

-What actually turns a podcast into a media asset?
-How do you build defensibility beyond ad reads?
-When does a creator hire a CEO?
-What does EBITDA look like for a podcast business?
-What do investors actually look for?

 

Speakers
Ian Shepherd
Ian Shepherd, Co-CEO and Co-Founder - Electrify
Chris Peterson
Chris Peterson, VP, Business Development - Red Seat Ventures
Chris Erwin
Chris Erwin, Founder - Rockwater