Discussion

• @sparkcapital @sparkcapital on x

  1/ In light of recent news about the Vlog Squad and David Dobrik, the cofounder of Dispo, we have made the decision to sever all ties with the company.

• @nytimes @nytimes on x

  David Dobrik is well known on YouTube where he and a group called the Vlog Squad shared fast-paced comedic content. But an investigation detailing sexual assault allegations against a former Vlog Squad member led many viewers to re-evaluate Dobrik's work. https://www.nytimes.com/…

• @dunkhippo33 Elizabeth Yin on x

  I recently learned about this whole thing and uninstalled Dispo. I applaud this move from @sparkcapital: https://twitter.com/...

• @kattenbarge Kat Tenbarge on x

  It's incredible that the New York Times covered this story. Having legacy media pay attention to serious accusations in the YouTube world gives the accusers so much more of a platform. https://www.nytimes.com/...

• @kimmaicutler Kim-Mai Cutler on x

  I don't think I've ever seen this happen before. https://twitter.com/...

• @taylorlorenz Taylor Lorenz on x

  After an investigation by @kattenbarge @InternetInsider detailing sexual assault allegations against a former Vlog Squad member many are reviewing Mr. Dobrik's work and their fandom. Now it's challenging the success of his growing empire. https://t.co/LLYngZT9SV

• @amlewis4 Ari Lewis on x

  This will have rippling effects in venture world: 1) VCs will improve due-diligence process esp. for creator founders 2) Reputational risk is real. LPs have a plethora of options, no need to allocate to firms under fire 3) Startups will think harder who they put on cap table http…

• @taylorlorenz Taylor Lorenz on x

  David Dobrik has stepped down from Dispo, the photo sharing app he co-founded https://www.nytimes.com/... https://twitter.com/...