Tanmay Bhat, Mallika Dua on impactful content

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Post published:February 12, 2022
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Creating an impression in 30 seconds is not easy — and on Day 1 of YS‘s first-ever Creators Inc conference, content creators and influencers broke down the business of content in some action-packed sessions.

In a keynote, Bimal Kartheek Rebba, Co-founder and COO of Trell, talked about how India’s growing crop of creators are redefining the rules of content in all fields.

One such disruptor is Tanmay Bhat, a man who wears many hats. A YouTuber, comedian, performer, scriptwriter, and director, he has also backed Qoohoo and smallcase as an angel investor. According to him, the reason behind his success is the need to constantly surprise himself.

“Even now, there’s joy in disruption. There is joy in getting a trip out of disrupting something,” he said.

Meanwhile, comedian Ashish Chanchlani talked about what makes the creator’s universe different from the traditional entertainment space, and how user preferences have evolved.

In a no-holds-barred conversation, Mallika Dua revealed why she doesn’t identify as an influencer and reminisced about her initial days. She also had some important advice for young creators.

Check YS‘s full coverage of the event here.

Join us on Day 2 of YS‘s Creators Inc conference here.

The Interview

Hold tight as a serial entrepreneur, comedian, investor, and one of Indian internet’s OG creators Tanmay Bhat talk about ‘The Renaissance of Indian Content’ live with Shradha Sharma at Creators Inc.

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