Simon Ellington

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I like building companies. I'm currently helping over 500,000 creators fund their passion online.

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About

Hi, I’m Simon, Co-Founder of Ko-fi.com, one of the original creator economy platforms.

At 14 I started a clothing company. At 16, I started a printing business. And in my twenties, I grew a MarTech SaaS business from zero to £1M in recurring revenue.

I earned my MBA at Cranfield University and hold a Postgrad Diploma in Marketing, but my most valuable lessons have come from building companies for myself and helping other founders.

You can learn more about my story here.

Read more about me in this interview at IdeaSpace.

And of course, please get in touch directly.

Ko-fi

In 2017, I had the opportunity to help a friend build his project Ko-fi.com into something extraordinary—today it's one of the original creator economy companies that has helped over 500,000 creators earn over $250M!

Artists, Writers, Podcasters, and all kinds of creators use Ko-fi. It can be a simple tip-jar, a place to build a membership community or a super-easy way to sell products and commissions with just a link! Ko-fi is for anyone who wants to start making an income directly from fans.

Find out more by listening to my conversation on the Business of Creators Podcast.

Interests

◓ Creator Economy

Helping creators (artists, streamers, writers etc) make an income from their passions.

◓ Startup Operations

Bootstrapping businesses from nothing to millions in revenue. Grit, sweat and good practice!

◒ Marketing

Everything B2B and B2C marketing.

◑ Mentoring

Helping young adults and budding founders navigate the world of entrepreneurship.

Musings

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January 9, 2023

Co-founding the creator economy startup that’s helped creators earn $200M so far.

Find me

Twitter

If you’d like to quickly connect, the best place is on Twitter.

LinkedIn

I’m also on LinkedIn where I share more of what I do and my interests.

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