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title: Anthony Batt - Founder of Buzzmedia, Creator Economy Pioneer, Digital Media Executive, Context Engineer
description: "Anthony Batt from naming Craigslist, launching Kim Kardashian's career through Buzzmedia, running Ashton Kutcher's digital media, building digital media platforms >110M MAU. Now building AI-powered creator tools. Previously backed by Redpoint, NEA."
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                Before They Called It the Creator Economy, I Was Arming the
                Rebels
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                As a media technologist, I've architected platforms spanning
                from early web (Craigslist) to social empires (Kardashians) to
                immersive worlds (Harry Potter experiences). I create the
                platforms where digital culture gets made.
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                I'm a hands-on entrepreneur and product executive who's founded
                several venture-backed startups. I lead development, product,
                and creative teams building interactive digital media products,
                SaaS platforms, and web communities. Currently, I'm at
                <strong>Wevr</strong>, an interactive software company, and
                co-founder of the AI community <strong>CO/AI</strong>.
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