Understanding the Creator Economy with Simone May
On this week’s episode of As Told By Nomads, Simone May joins Tayo to talk about Clutch, the company whose vision it is to build the next generation of authentic, engaging creators and support more sustainable, equitable lifestyles. As the CTO and cofounder of Clutch, May has witnessed the transformation of both the technology and software industry and has proudly participated in that change as well. Today she talks about everything from her childhood passion for math and science and her experience as a young black woman at Purdue to the power of authenticity and why she wants to democratize access in the creator space.
As the daughter of two engineers, it’s no surprise that Simone found success in the technological field. That’s not to say that she hasn’t been met with roadblocks along the way though. Today she enlightens our audience on university burnout, how race impacts business opportunities, and where she found confidence in the midst of such struggle. This conversation is a special testament to Simone, her strength, and success. And as the pair close out today’s episode, May reveals what she and Clutch have in store for the future. You’ll definitely want to listen in.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
- Simone’s childhood fascination with technology
- Democratizing access
- University burnout
- The evolution of ideas
- Her experience as a black entrepreneur
- Finding beauty in imperfection
- Investor hunting
- How race impacts the axis of opportunity
- The power of authenticity
Links:
Connect with Simone May and Clutch:
Clutch Website: https://www.thatsclutch.com/about-us
Clutch for Creators: https://www.thatsclutch.com/make-money
Simone May on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-may/
Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:
Tayo’s Website: https://tayorockson.com/
Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/
Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRockson
Tayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorockson
Tayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorockson
As Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730
UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/
UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective
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