Caspar Lee

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In this episode of The Business Leader podcast, Richard Harpin interviews Caspar Lee, the YouTube pioneer who successfully transitioned from influencer to powerhouse entrepreneur. Lee reveals the strategies behind co-founding Influencer.com, a marketing agency with multi-million pound revenues and his subsequent move into venture capital with Creator Ventures. The conversation explores vital insights for scaling businesses. Lee explains why hiring 'big company' veterans can backfire in mid-sized firms. He also outlines how partnerships can be used to drive organic growth when building communities. He also shares his tips for personal branding, reflecting on the strategies he used to build his own following. Business Leader is a membership community for ambitious CEOs and founders of mid-sized UK companies, designed to help them grow with purpose through strategic support, peer-to-peer learning, expert coaching, and high-impact events. Sign up for our Business Leader newsletter here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caspar Lee was one of the first creators to rise to global fame on YouTube, building a 7 million subscriber audience in his early twenties before making the decision to step away from the platform and build something new. In this episode of Wish I Knew, Caspar reflects on early success, comparison, and the pressure of growing up publicly online. We talk about knowing when to walk away, transitioning from creator to entrepreneur, and how his definition of success has changed over time. We also explore the realities of the creator economy today - from payments and professionalism to building long-term businesses beyond content - alongside a more personal conversation about anxiety, identity, public judgment, and relationships in the spotlight. This is a thoughtful conversation about ambition, evolution, and building a career that lasts - beyond the highlight reel. 💙 Podcast Partner: Heights This episode is supported by Heights - science-backed supplements designed to support brain health, energy, and focus. You can get 20% off your first month using the link and code below: 🔗 www.heights.com/wishiknew Code: WISHIKNEW20

Caspar Lee made his first YouTube video at the age of 16 and made his first million from the platform at the age of 21. Now, he is the founder of three businesses that have put some of what he learned in that world into action — an influencer marketing agency, a creator management company, and Creator Ventures, a VC fund with $65m under management, with his Caspar invests in the technologies behind internet culture.

What happens when you outgrow the identity the world gave you? This week Alberto sat down with Caspar Lee , one of the first YouTubers to build global fame, make millions, and become an online legend. After achieving success most dream of by his early twenties, Caspar walked away from the internet spotlight and rebuilt himself, from burnout and identity loss to business, clarity, and purpose. Now a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of several companies, Caspar reveals the personal and professional lessons behind his pivot from content creator to entrepreneur. This episode dives into the rise, the crash, and the rebirth, and what it really means to evolve. You’ll learn: How Caspar built YouTube global success before 25, and what he’d do differently now The truth about fame, burnout, and mental health behind the scenes What it really takes to go from creator to successful entrepreneur His biggest business mistakes, and how he turned them into wins How to reinvent yourself when the world won’t let you change This isn’t just a story about going viral, it’s about going inward and forward in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Creator Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined by Caspar Lee — one of YouTube’s early stars turned entrepreneur and investor. Caspar talks about why he walked away from 15 million followers, how he built four companies after YouTube, and what every creator should know about building a business that lasts. __ Caspar Lee YouTube Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Francis Zierer LinkedIn Twitter/X __ Timestamps 00:00 Introducing Caspar Lee 01:17 How to exit, as a creator 07:11 It's hard to do YouTube and business 12:49 How influencer marketing has evolved 16:02 The hardest part of influencer marketing 20:33 Investing in the creator economy 25:18 What is the perfect investment? 30:14 Equity vs cash in brand deals 33:14 The vulnerability of the creator economy 38:43 If Caspar Lee started YouTube in 2025 43:28 Caspar Lee's five year plan

This week on the Creator Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined by Caspar Lee — one of YouTube’s early stars turned entrepreneur and investor. Caspar talks about why he walked away from 15 million followers, how he built four companies after YouTube, and what every creator should know about building a business that lasts. Read the newsletter: https://www.creatorspotlight.com/p/caspar-lee __ Caspar Lee YouTube: @caspar Website: https://www.casparlee.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caspar-lee-13584456/ Twitter: https://x.com/caspar_lee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caspar_lee/ Francis Zierer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-zierer/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/FZierer __ 00:00 Introducing Caspar Lee 01:17 How to exit, as a creator 07:11 It's hard to do YouTube and business 12:49 How influencer marketing has evolved 16:02 The hardest part of influencer marketing 20:33 Investing in the creator economy 25:18 What is the perfect investment? 30:14 Equity vs cash in brand deals 33:14 The vulnerability of the creator economy 38:43 If Caspar Lee started YouTube in 2025 43:28 Caspar Lee's five year plan #podcast #creatoreconomy #youtubers

Today we are joined by creator, entrepreneur, and investor Caspar Lee for an in-depth interview. Caspar shares his unique perspective on transitioning from a top YouTube creator to a business leader, discussing the current phase of the creator economy and how brands can succeed by learning to "think like a creator." He also dives into the significant growth of influencer marketing budgets and the investment thesis behind his venture capital firm, Creator Ventures. In addition: a deep dive into Instagram's new "Repost" feature, designed to boost discovery, and the new opt-in location map aimed at competing with Snap. And, YouTube's "Netflix Makeover": A look at the new "Shows" feature that gives select channels a more premium, streaming-service-style interface. Plus, MrBeast & Mark Rober's Team Water: The duo's latest philanthropic initiative aiming to raise $40 million for clean water access worldwide. And finally, Katie Feeney Joins ESPN: How the TikTok star leveraged her social media presence to land a correspondent role at the sports network. 00:00 Intro00:57 Recap: Creator Economy Live East 03:54 Are All Conferences "Creator Conferences" Now? 05:10 From "Entrepreneurial Tourism" to a Stable Market 07:35 Instagram's New "Repost" Feature to Boost Discovery 09:27 Instagram Adds Snapchat-Style Location Map 11:11 The Power of "Friction" in App Design 14:22 YouTube Gets a "Netflix Makeover" with Shows 20:10 Introducing Caspar Lee 21:48 Interview: Caspar Lee23:14 What Phase of the Creator Economy Are We In? 26:21 How Brands Can "Think Like a Creator" 28:19 The Superpower of Being a Creator-Turned-Founder 30:36 The Massive Growth in Campaign Budgets 32:17 Can the Industry Handle Billions in New Ad Dollars? 34:01 The Thesis Behind Creator Ventures 38:36 Uploads & Downloads38:51 Upload: MrBeast & Mark Rober Launch Team Water 41:06 Upload: ESPN Hires TikToker Katie Feeney 42:46 OutroCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand

In today’s episode, Jane and Fi mull over Mariah Carey's eccentricities, whether Michael Binyon would do us a favour with a new jingle and the state of Donald Trump's ankles. Plus YouTuber and entrepreneur Caspar Lee joins for a chat. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Anthony Cheng Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Creator Upload, hosts Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen break down Google's game-changing AI announcements like Veo 3 for video with sound and the "Flow" filmmaking tool. They also cover a surge of industry moves, including Google's investment in AI studio Promise, Whalar's $400M valuation, Caspar Lee's Creator Ventures raising $45M, and Publicis acquiring Captiv8 in a consolidating influencer market. Plus, discussions on Instagram's new creator referral program, Kai Cenat's decision to end his Streamer University, and Samsung's FAST channel launch with creators like Dhar Mann and Mark Rober.00:00 Welcome to Creator Upload / Girl in the Closet00:43 Google's Veo 3 AI: Video & Dialogue Generation02:04 Google I/O: Veo & The Future of AI Content04:10 Google Unveils Flow AI Filmmaking Tool05:41 The AI Race & Google's YouTube Data Advantage07:36 Big Stories: Creator Economy Investment & Acquisition Boom08:05 Promise AI Studio Lands Google Investment09:42 Promise AI: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Human Creativity?11:59 AI in Hollywood: Speed, Cost, and the Future of Content14:03 Whalar Hits $400M Valuation with Major Investors14:46 Whalar's Lighthouse: The "Soho House for Creators"?16:36 Lighthouse vs. YouTube Spaces: Monetizing Creator Hubs18:00 Caspar Lee's Creator Ventures Raises $45M Second Fund20:04 Creator Ventures: Success Breeds Success20:32 Publicis Acquires Captiv823:18 Market Consolidation: The Big Picture for Influencer Marketing24:07 Uploads & Downloads24:10 Instagram's $20k Creator Referral Program: Thirsty or Smart?26:57 Kai Cenat Pulls Plug on Streamer University Amidst Backlash28:48 Samsung Launches STN FAST Channel with Dhar Mann & Mark Rober29:46 FAST Channels & Kids: Will They Watch Ads?31:41 Wrapping Up / Longitudinal Study on Kids & Media31:51 Outro & CreditsCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand

UK digital adspend is set to surpass £30bn in 2025 and the creator economy is now worth over £18bn globally, however, brands are failing to get the most out of their influencer partnerships, according to an expert. On this episode of the Performance Marketing Unlocked podcast, Caspar Lee, co-founder of Influencer and former YouTube mega-star (15:53), outlines the challenges facing creators today, and why brands need to do better to ensure their investments in influencer marketing pay-off. Fortunately, Caspar provides a road-map for future success. Preceding that discussion however, host Joe is joined by PMW's News Reporter Reem Makari (2:19) to dissect the latest IPA Bellwether report, covering Q1 of 2025. Marred by resoundingly negative sentiment from those surveyed, the pair discuss the future of the UK's advertising industry and whether or not things will trend upwards in the future or continue to decline. This podcast was hosted by PMW's Multimedia Editor, Joseph Arthur. ~ Episode breakdown ~ (2:19) Dissecting the latest IPA Bellwether report (15:53) Caspar Lee talks about the inception of his influencer marketing business (27:48) How brands and creators can foster partnerships that last (38:28) PMW's Resell Me a Pen Challenge ~ Further reading ~ IPA Bellwether: UK adspend declines for the first time in four years Creators and brands are misaligned on what they want partnerships to achieve ‘The traditional consumer is dead’: Industry responds to Unilever CEO’s bold influencer marketing plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode of Under The Surface , Smithy sits down with YouTube pioneer and entrepreneur Caspar Lee. Despite his outgoing online persona and business success, Caspar opens up about his lifelong journey with mental health, starting with his diagnosis of Tourette’s, OCD, and ADD at the age of six. From making videos in his bedroom in South Africa to building multiple successful companies, including Influencer.com and an investment fund, Caspar's story is one of resilience and adaptation. However, beneath the success, he shares his raw battle with severe anxiety that surfaced during lockdown—a struggle so intense that he questioned whether he could even attend his own wedding. Caspar provides an unfiltered look at living with Tourette’s in his early years, from disrupting classes to making involuntary monkey noises while on safari near an elephant. He discusses how therapy became his turning point, teaching him not to fight his anxiety but to sit with it, and shares the practical tools that helped him recover. Now preparing for his wedding and leading successful businesses in London, New York, Dubai, and LA, Caspar reflects on how facing his mental health challenges head-on has shaped both his personal life and entrepreneurial journey. Join us as we go #UnderTheSurface with Caspar Lee for an intimate conversation about mental health, business success, and finding peace with your past. Watch the full episode on the Original Penguin website.