In this week's Kingscrowd Podcast, Scott Kitun takes over as host, joined by Kingscrowd's Brian Belley, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons, for an engaging conversation about an emerging trend: investing directly in individuals—such as YouTube creators and professional athletes. The team dives into platforms like Gigastar, CrowdSurf, and Finlete, examining how these companies let retail investors back individuals based on future earnings.
They break down recent examples including Nick Luciano, a popular creator who’s monetizing his future YouTube earnings on CrowdSurf, and MLB stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Emmanuel Clase, who’ve sold portions of their future sports earnings through Finlete. The discussion explores the benefits, risks, ethical considerations, and regulatory uncertainties associated with these unique investment structures. Is investing in a person's future the next big thing—or is it a risky novelty?