# TechCrunch EC-1: The founding story of Patreon

- Canonical HTML: https://growth.iangoh.com/sources/techcrunch-ec-1-the-founding-story-of-patreon-techcrunch-com/
- Original source: https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/12/patreon-story/
- Domain: techcrunch.com
- Latest check: 2026-06-07
- Channels: Creator Economy, Launch, M&A, Partnerships, Supply Acquisition

## Cited GrowthDex tactics

- [Patreon founder as first creator proof](/growth-ideas/patreon-founder-as-first-creator-proof/) - Use the founder’s own audience to prove the creator economics before trying to recruit a cold supply side.
- [Patreon friendly competitor acquisition for creator credibility](/growth-ideas/patreon-friendly-competitor-acquisition-for-creator-credibility/) - Keep adjacent founders close enough that a future acquisition can add trusted creators instead of just removing competition.

## Related reading

- [GrowthDex Blog](/blog/)
- [All growth ideas](/growth-ideas/index.md)