CollabGPS' Ted Buras Guests on 'In the Thickk of It' Podcast
DENVER—CollabGPS founder Ted Buras is the guest on In the Thickk of It podcast, streaming now.
In the show, the industry veteran joins host Amanda Thickk for a wide-ranging conversation about his business, which he describes as the “LinkedIn for Content Creators.” He also discusses creator networking, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the experiences shaping his future projects.
Buras also traces the creation of CollabGPS to firsthand frustration after moving from behind the camera to content creation and discovering how difficult it could be to find legitimate collaborators, vet potential partners, and organize shoots through changing platforms. The episode also gets into shadowbanning, creator verification, professionalism, model releases and 2257 documentation, along with his plans to grow CollabGPS beyond adult content.
Buras also discusses his personal life, including becoming more comfortable with his sexuality later in life, moving from being deeply risk-averse to investing in his own ideas, and balancing entrepreneurship with raising his six-year-old son. He also introduces Joystiq, his planned LGBTQ-focused social and hookup platform, shares his vision for an alternative to corporate-owned apps that puts users first and directs part of its success back into the LGBTQ community.
“Amanda and I covered a lot more than just the app, which I really appreciated,” Buras said. “We talked about why I built CollabGPS, what I learned when I stepped in front of the camera myself, and how becoming a dad changed the way I think about risk and the future. I also got to share where Joystiq is headed and why building platforms that actually serve their communities matters to me.”
To watch the episode on YouTube, click here. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and Spotify.
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