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People Behind the Product #1: YouTube and the Evolution of the Creator Economy

Episode Summary

Today, YouTube, online video, and the creator economy feel like they've always been there, but that wasn't always the case. YouTube leaders who were there from the early days talk about what it took to build the platform and kickstart the creator economy.

Episode Notes

In this episode: 

• Jamie Byrne, Senior Director of Creator Partnerships, YouTube
• Shishir Mehrotra, former Director of Product Management, YouTube; former VP of Product, Engineering, UX, YouTube; current Founder & CEO, Coda
• Shiva Rajaraman, former Director, Product Management (etc.); current VP Shops and Business, Facebook
• Lauren Riihimimaki (aka LaurDIY), Canadian YouTuber