How to Budget Effectively as a Creator: 9 Tips and Tools

As a creator, you pour your heart and soul into your work, whether it’s painting, writing, filming, or designing. But when it comes to managing finances, the artist’s brain can sometimes feel like it’s battling with numbers and spreadsheets. Fear not! With a dash of creativity and the right tools, budgeting can become as enjoyable… Continue reading How to Budget Effectively as a Creator: 9 Tips and Tools

Interested in Working with Brands? Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know to Get You Started

Collaborating with brands can be a game-changer for your career, whether you’re an influencer, content creator, or entrepreneur. However, diving into brand partnerships can be daunting if you’re not well-prepared. Here are five essential tips to help you navigate the process and secure successful collaborations. 1. Understand Your Personal Brand Before reaching out to potential… Continue reading Interested in Working with Brands? Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know to Get You Started

Exploring Open Banking & the Future of Payments at Fintech Meetup!

Dove into open #banking & the future of payments at this year’s Fintech Meetup! In my convo with Dave Glaser & Raghavan Menon, moderated by Reed Bouchelle, we explored what it means to optimize pay-by-bank solutions to meet modern demand & create a frictionless #FutureOfFinance.

Amsterdam Dance Event

  ADE – Amsterdam Dance Event – was an awesome opportunity to connect with Bump customers, meet others in the #CreatorEconomy space, and support Natalie La Rose, one of our Bump users, in her homecoming. Looking forward to next year already!    

Breaking Down VC & the Creator Economy at #LATechWeek!

  #LATechWeek was a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out to @BumpGlobal‘s session on how #VC intersects with the #CreatorEconomy. Understanding what investors are looking for is the first step towards securing reliable first-round funding.    

Creator dinner “Network & Nosh”

Looking back on last week’s event, we’re still buzzing with excitement! Last week we hosted our first Creator dinner “Network & Nosh”   It was incredible to see so many talented creators come together, connect, and share their journeys. We loved introducing some of the Bump team and seeing meaningful conversations spark. Here’s to building… Continue reading Creator dinner “Network & Nosh”

An Ally, Not a Threat, to the Creator Economy

Do you see AI as a threat or ally to the creator economy? “Personally I have found some incredible AI tools that have never replaced someone but only made mine and my teams jobs easier.” – @laurDIY A reminder that creative tools can work with you & not against you.  

10 Black-Owned Startups To Watch

Silicon Valley has always been considered one of the most prominent tech hubs in the world. The Bay Area is still the most significant tech epicenter globally and the only ecosystem to reach above $4 billion deal value in 2023 Q4. However, as LinkedIn’s founder Reid Hoffman once said, “Silicon Valley is a mindset, not a location.”… Continue reading 10 Black-Owned Startups To Watch