Slow Ventures Puts $2 Million Behind a Woodworking Wizard
Meet the Timber Maestro
Jonathan Katz‑Moses – 600 k followers, 75 M video views, and a brand of his own woodworking tools. He’s the kind of creator who cuts drama off the camera and into the boardroom.
What’s the Fund’s Play?
Slow Ventures kicked off its $60 million Creator Fund in February, and the first investment – a hefty $2 M – lands on Katz‑Moses. The goal? Turn viral talent into thriving entrepreneurs.
Why It’s Worth Watching
“Creators used to chase media money, but now they’re building real, off‑platform businesses,” says Billy Parks, a Slow partner and lead investor. “The pandemic gave a quick lift, but the ones who kept rising afterwards prove they can create something lasting.”
How Katz‑Moses Rises
- He tells stories of wood on YouTube, turning each lesson into an adventure.
- He launched his own line of tools and accessories, selling directly to his loyal community.
- He runs a small crew: business development, ops, and, of course, the content legion.
- Slow’s capital feeds the growth engine and fuels future creative projects.
From Trauma to Triumph
Back in 2010, a night‑time assault left Katz‑Moses with a broken eye socket and 80 stitches. In a recent video, he bars the tale: waking up in a pool of blood, surrounded by police and paramedics, but clutching the fact that he was alive as the best moment of his life. The incident sparked his love for craftsmanship, turning pain into purpose.
Bottom Line
With Slow Ventures’ support, Jonathan Katz‑Moses is poised to lead a sustainable woodworking empire—solid, dependable, and ready to carve the next chapter.
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A Cut Above the Rest: How Billy Katz‑Moses Turned Wood into Wealth
Late summer in San Francisco, the future wood‑working guru was tired of the same old routine. He grabbed a camera, a bunch of driftwood, and decided it was finally time to chase his dream.
He began livestreaming tutorials on YouTube, and—spoiler alert—his audience exploded. Yet the glamorous part of “founder life” quickly hit a snag: inventory nightmares, figuring out a salary, and the rest of those classic headaches.
Enter Slow’s Creator Fund: A Life‑Saver in a 30,000‑sq.‑ft. Workshop
- Out of 700 hopefuls, Klein‑Moses snagged a spot.
- He says the exciting moment came when Billy Parks of Slow called to set up a face‑to‑face.
- Parks flew over to a Santa‑Barbara shop that’s as massive as an airport runway.
- There, the team was blown away by Central Park‑Moses’ unwavering dedication to the brand and his knack for scaling.
Slow’s playbook? Jump in early, boost creators when they need it most. They’ve already signed a few partners—this fund is just the tip of the iceberg.
Creator Economy 1.0: Investors, Influencers, and Innovation
Slow is keen on aligning with pioneers who own a niche, not just “entertainment” fluff. They look for a community that’s genuinely engaged and a creator that’s an authority in their craft—like a recipe for solid foundations and long‑term growth.
Since the funding, Katz‑Moses has brought on product developers, filed patents, and rolled out new wood‑craft products. The new plan? Share all that knowledge on every platform, though YouTube remains front and center.
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