Meet the Authors
Creator Vision
Creator Vision is a strategic consultancy that helps CMOs bridge the gap between the promise and practice of creator marketing. Most brands are increasing investment in creator partnerships but lack a clear strategy to drive business outcomes.
We build scalable systems, integrate creator marketing into core operations, and align teams across brands, media, and performance. Our work improves creative effectiveness, establishes clear measurement frameworks, and supports long-term growth. We also identify the right agency and platform partners to execute against strategic priorities.
East Wind Advisors
East Wind Advisors is an independent, industry-focused investment bank founded in 2002 to provide bulge-bracket quality advisory services to a broad client base of middle market, emerging growth, and venture stage companies and financial sponsors. Senior-level attention, expert judgment, and tenacity are pillars of the firm.
Actively covering Media & Entertainment, as well as other sectors, East Wind helps clients analyze, prepare for, and participate in value-enhancing transactions and has extensive experience executing financings, M&A mandates, joint ventures, restructurings, valuations, fairness opinions, and strategic alliances.
Creator Playground
Creative Playground is a product studio focused on building enterprise platforms and tools for independent creators and artists. Founded to address the evolving needs of the creator economy, the company develops solutions that help creators operate more effectively as founders — equipping them with the systems, expertise, and strategic support required to grow sustainable businesses.
Creative Playground’s portfolio includes Friends We Trust, a curated expert network designed to help creators identify key growth opportunities and connect with vetted professionals across business operations, brand strategy, and audience development. With a focus on practical execution and long-term value, Creative Playground is committed to empowering creators to navigate an increasingly complex landscape with clarity and confidence.