In this episode, we interview Douglas Kendyson, the founder and CEO of Selar, the largest creator platform in Africa. Douglas shares his journey in tech, from software engineering to becoming a full-time entrepreneur with Selar.

We also discuss the African creator economy, the future of work, and the role of AI in content creation.

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Show Notes & Resources

(05:18) Introducing Douglas Kendyson

(18:52) The Rise of the Creator Economy

(24:50) Building a Successful Product in the Creator Economy

(27:52) From AWS Credits to Full-Time Focus

(31:07) Team Growth and Transition

(35:30) Selar: A Store Builder, Not Just a Marketplace

(38:26) Commission and the Affiliate Network

(51:21) The African creator economy and the future of work

(55:00) Sourcing data and conducting surveys for industry reports

(56:28) The role of AI in content creation: Enhancing, not replacing, creators

(01:03:16) Transitioning from engineering to entrepreneurship: A personal journey

(01:09:04) Advice for aspiring creators: Invest in your craft and be strategic in your marketing