: Don't leave your entire balance in a creator platform longer than necessary. Set up automatic monthly or weekly payouts to your own diversified bank account. 2. The Infrastructure of "Independent" Work
Creators love to think of themselves as being outside the "system." But the SVB event showed that the "System" is exactly what powers our tools. Patreon uses partners for everything from payment processing to fund storage. Patreon.com.svb
For a few tense days in March 2023, the phrase "Patreon" and "SVB" (Silicon Valley Bank) were locked together in a way that made every independent creator hold their breath. As the "godfather of Silicon Valley banking" imploded, many realized for the first time just how much their "independent" income relies on a complex web of traditional financial institutions. : Don't leave your entire balance in a
What the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse means for our ... - Impact The Infrastructure of "Independent" Work Creators love to
: Many startups were on the "razor’s edge" during the collapse, worried they wouldn't make payroll.
While the immediate crisis was resolved when the FDIC stepped in to ensure all depositors were made whole, the "Patreon.com.svb" saga left us with three vital lessons for anyone building a business in the creator economy. 1. Platform Risk is Real (and Financial)
We often talk about "platform risk" in terms of algorithm changes or being de-platformed. The SVB collapse reminded us of a different kind: . Even if Patreon is doing everything right, if their bank can’t process a payout, your "digital wallet" remains just numbers on a screen.