@rrhoover Patreon is a very cool platform, but a key difference is that we're focused on deleting the line between creator and their creation, focusing not solely on the output, but rather the true nature of support. You don't join a Drip to get x things for y dollars. You put your money in because you want to see this person/organization continue to do what they do, and the things you get are a byproduct.
@htmiguel@rrhoover I really think the vast majority of Patreon's creators and patrons also "don't join to get x things for y dollars" and are putting their money in because they want to see the creator continue to do what they do with the bonuses as a by-product.
The creator’s process is as interesting as the product itself. Drip is a place to support the creator throughout this arc of creation. Each Drip subscription offers a stream of unique content delivered directly from creators to their biggest supporters. Drip started with music and record label communities and has expanded to include nonprofits, visual artists, and more.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on what would be your dream Drip, what you think about the new platform, etc.
@eriktorenberg Thanks Erik, Miguel and I have been talking about Drip for almost 10 years, running a version of it for Ghostly for 4, and running as a platform for 3 now.
Our relationship with Expa came via knowing Garrett and Naveen who have been supportive of us and our ideas for years. As Drip matured after a few years of bootstrapping, we decided to bring some good people together (Charlie at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures got the round going, then Collaborative Fund, and some of the best angels in the world) to help us go further. Expa was taking form at the time. I remember sitting with GMC at the Behance 99U conference when he sent the first tweet. So there's a nice harmony in our growth, it made sense to join teams with Naveen heading up NYC.
@aten is one of my favorite entrepreneurs and advisors, he acts as a Rick Rubin for us. A "reductionist" who clears the mind...
Been a paying Drip customer and pal for a while and it is some of the best $ I spend. I get every release from one of my favorite labels, often before it hits iTunes / Spotify. I am glad Drip is expanding beyond music into other creative fields -- look forward to seeing what's ahead.
@reillybrennan Thanks for the support Reilly, you've definitely been a part of this since the very first version of the site. Appreciate your patience with us!
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