Carl Joseph-Black

This week we're  unpacking how artists and creatives into protected assets—and protected assets into scalable businesses.Carl digs into what  IP really is (copyrights, trademarks, patents), how to shield it with the right entities and licensing, and smart ways to fund projects with GP/LP structures so you keep control while partnering with brands and investors. If you make things, this episode shows you how to own them—and how to build with them. Carl also explores a brand new kind of structure that could revolutionize how creates and capital interact.  Things you'll learn: Core IP mechanics: What IP is (copyright, trademark, patent), why it’s “property,” and how value accrues through novelty, story, and use.Protection and structure: How to shield IP with entities, holdco vs. operating co, and license your name/image/works  to isolate liability and keep control.Transacting models: How creators can fund and monetize via Limited Partners (GP/LP structures), We cover:Key References:A New Era of Creativity - https://youtu.be/cAxpMGIN9ioArtist Corporations - https://www.artistcorporations.com/Extensive linked references: https://dub.sh/DDSources Follow Due Dilly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duedillypod/Subscribe to Due Dilly on Youtube : https://ggl.link/DueDillyYT

Everyone is talking about the 'creator economy'. But what does it mean? What makes a "creator" a "creator"? And why is Wall Street pumping billions into it? In this episode, (and this season)  we are focused on unpacking what the creator economy is,   how is it is being value, what is underpinning it, and how creators are starting to take on investment  If you're a creator yourself, work in media, entertainment, or finance, this is for you.Things You'll Learn: Why (and how) money is flowing into creators and tools they use How ownership of the full value chain flips leverage How creators are becoming investible (and why that matters)In this episode, we cover:Key References:Goldman Sachs report: https://creatorswithinfluence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Goldman-Sachs-Global-Investment-Research-Creator-Economy-Framing-Market-Opportunity-Download-Report-March-26-2025.pdfDoug Shapiro: https://dougshapiro.substack.com/p/tectonic-trends-in-mediaMary Meeker Internet Trends https://www.bondcap.com/#specialreportsSlow Ventures Investment https://slowupload.beehiiv.com/p/our-first-creator-fund-investment-jonathan-katz-mosesExtensive linked references: https://dub.sh/DDSources Follow Due Dilly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duedillypod/Subscribe to Due Dilly on Youtube: https://ggl.link/DueDillyYT