Fiona Monga

Until we see them clearly, we’ll keep underestimating the importance of what they’re building. We don’t yet have a YC for audience-founders. We should. I wrote more about what these new founders need and the systems that could help: fiona.substack.com/p/the-new-foun…

We’re at a similar turning point. The internet’s new founders are audience-first builders. But we still misread them as performers instead of entrepreneurs.

Orientation is the next great challenge of the internet. The people who provide it will have the power to shape its next institutions.

We started Substack because we wanted the internet to be better for writers and readers. Today, we're taking a big step towards a better internet. Introducing Notes, a new way for writing, ideas, and discussion to travel through the Substack network. on.substack.com/p/introducing-…

Today there are more than 20 million monthly active subscribers and 2 million paid subscriptions to writers on Substack. More interesting things are to come. As we move into the next phase of growth, our aim is to build a new economic engine for culture👇 on.substack.com/p/2million

Today we are launching Chat, a new space for writers and creators to host conversations with their subscribers. Try Chat now: substack.link/chat

Introducing the Substack app. It’s like your email inbox, but better. Get it now for iPhone and iPad: substack.com/app/get-ios Learn more 👇

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For the last few months, we have been piloting a legal support program for independent writers on Substack. Today, we’re making it more widely available. on.substack.com/p/legal-suppor…

The next Substack Fellowship for Independent Writers. $100,000 for the top recipient. Four other fellows get financial support + more. Let’s build a better future for writing. on.substack.com/p/announcing-t…

@Kantrowitz Huge congrats!

I’ve decided to leave BuzzFeed and am going independent. Best job I've ever had. I’ll miss the people dearly. Gave notice last week, so kicking off in June. I couldn’t be more excited. Details here: bigtechnology.substack.com/p/on-leaving-b…

Honestly, all the media layoffs are too much (and too awful) to keep up with. If you are affected and want to explore Substack as an option, please follow/DM me and we can discuss ideas.