What do zombies, K-Pop, and gaming have in common?  Well, if you're Ned Sherman, Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer at Skybound Entertainment (the home of the Walking Dead) and a partner in Goal Ventures, they have helped inform his approach to building incredible value from IP. Today, creators who understand how to build fandoms are operating in a golden era of opportunity, and Ned believes the creator economy has democratized the franchise Flywheel perfected by Disney, Apple, and Nintendo. In this episode, we’re speaking to Ned to learn how he's translating creativity into bankability through his experience as a lawyer investor and his superpower, understanding the power of relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.