Fiona Monga

Previously COO at @substackinc; ex-Instagram

[Fiona Monga @fpmonga]

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: https://t.co/OQgKirGqbz

[Fiona Monga @fpmonga]

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

[Fiona Monga @fpmonga]

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.

[Substack @Substack]

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.

https://t.co/wsggBTs5dD

[Substack @Substack]

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👇
https://t.co/kJTEs0pVBu

[Substack @Substack]

Today we are launching Chat, a new space for writers and creators to host conversations with their subscribers.

Try Chat now: https://t.co/3CxbGAwtGt

[Substack @Substack]

Introducing the Substack app.

It’s like your email inbox, but better.

Get it now for iPhone and iPad: https://t.co/vBEtWDEW8s

Learn more 👇

[Fiona Monga @fpmonga]

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[Substack @Substack]

Rejoice! Custom domains are now available on Substack.
https://t.co/OztprEw8vU

[Substack @Substack]

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.

https://t.co/LLrvuOX7lN

[Substack @Substack]

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.

https://t.co/6VkvDVqr9I

[Fiona Monga @fpmonga]

@Kantrowitz Huge congrats!

[Hamish McKenzie @hamishmckenzie]

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.