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July 30, 2025 63 mins

INVESTED Episode 1: "The Equity Gap - Why Creators Need Ownership, Not Just Cash"

Fanbase CEO Isaac Hayes III and investor Justin Dawkins tackle the creator economy's biggest problem: why Black creators consistently miss out on equity opportunities while white creators secure millions through ownership deals.

 Broadcasting live from Atlanta during Fanbase's active $17M Regulation A fundraising campaign, they explore how Charlie D'Amelio's $300M Step Card stake and Alex Earl's potential $58M Poppy payout reveal a disturbing pattern of wealth extraction from Black culture. With 2 billion more people coming online globally, the creator economy is exploding, making platform ownership more valuable than ever. This episode reveals why owning equity in growing platforms matters more than cash payments and how Fanbase is democratizing platform ownership for the communities that drive culture. Key insights include lessons from the TikTok shutdown, data privacy concerns with apps like "Tea," and why venture capital timing beats immediate payouts.

Invest now starting at $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com/fanbase Join 29,000+ investors building creator-owned infrastructure.

This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR, disclosure and related risks before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

 

 

 
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