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Billy Parks has built his career at the intersection of creator, media, and consumer. He is currently a Venture Partner at Slow Ventures’ Creator Fund, backing innovative creator‑led businesses. Previously, he was an Operational Partner at The Chernin Group (Barstool Sports, Epic Gardening, Headspace, Exploding Kittens, MeatEater, PLL), where he led content and creative strategy, sourcing, and served on boards including Cars & Bids, Hodinkee, and Chinatown Market. He has also served as Chief Brand Officer at CONAN, guiding brand strategy and digital expansion, EVP of Creative and Content Strategy at Otter Media (Hello Sunshine, CrunchyRoll), and SVP at Fullscreen, developing IP and content with top creators for leading brands and emerging platforms.
Every day, creators face the challenge of evolving from content producers into CEOs. While there’s endless advice on growing audiences, thumbnails, and brand deals, there’s a major gap in practical frameworks for turning influence into lasting ownership. This fireside chat will tackle that gap head-on, blending Codie Sanchez’s journey from Wall Street dealmaker to business owner and content powerhouse with real-world lessons for creators. Whether you have a massive following but no clear path to scale, you’re an early-stage creator aspiring to become a business builder, or you’re already running multi-million-dollar ventures, this session delivers frameworks you can act on.
9:00 AM
Exhibition Hall
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