Lessons - The Hard Truth About Monetizing Data | Jager McConnell - Crunchbase CEO

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jager McConnell, CEO of Crunchbase, breaks down the hard realities of monetizing data and turning a free platform into a scalable subscription business. He shares how early monetization helped validate real demand before product perfection, and why owning distribution became one of Crunchbase’s biggest competitive advantages. Jager also dives into the pressure of building under limited runway, the shift away from user-generated data, and how layered data systems and partnerships created a durable moat in an increasingly competitive market. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/C9ap3TfKWLA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jager-mcconnell-ceo-of-crunchbase-innovation/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nXFdOACurKCEuXBKLbhz0 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary