Zawwar Khan on the Intersection of Media and Commerce [Video]

Zawwar Khan, a CPG consultant for creators (Rel Brands), joins Erik Torenberg to talk about his journey from being the youngest brand manager at Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, to advising media creators on building their own commerce brands. He also shares some strategies for creators to expand beyond their audience, the potential of creator-incubated businesses, and the future of the creator economy through innovative financing and business models.

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LINKS:
Zawwar Khan: https://www.hellorel.com/

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@eriktorenberg (Erik)
@zawwarkhan_ (Zawwar)

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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:49) Zawwar’s journey from Brand Manager to CPG Consultant
(05:51) Evolution of Media and Commerce
(09:13) Strategies for Success
(16:56) Sponsor: Turpentine
(17:44) Rise of B2B Influencers and Creator Opportunities
(26:32) Potential of Creator-Led Ventures
(28:56) Building Brands as a Creator
(34:32) Venture Capital Perspectives on the Creator Economy
(40:09) The Future of Investing: Venture Studios for Creators
(49:25) Wrap