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title: "How to Build a Community and Monetize Your Content with Dave Catudal"
description: "Host Lara Varlamova sits down with Dave Catudal, Co-founder of Lyvely. With a rich background in tech and wellness, Dave shares his journey from founding a leading D2C health supplement brand in the GCC region to pioneering SocialFi at Lyvely."
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last_updated: "2026-05-20T06:47:22.848Z"
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Host Lara Varlamova sits down with Dave Catudal, Co-founder of Lyvely. With a rich background in tech and wellness,
Dave shares his journey from founding a leading D2C health supplement brand in the GCC region to pioneering SocialFi at Lyvely.

In this interview, Dave delves into the future of social commerce and networking, the impact of SocialFi
on global creators, and how emerging tech empowers online communities. He discusses the unique challenges
and opportunities in integrating web3 for transparent monetization and engagement tools for creators and freelancers.
Discover how Lyvely is set to transform the creator economy, offering innovative solutions for content
monetization and community building. Dave also reflects on his personal journey, including his early entrepreneurial
ventures and his passion for health and wellness, which have significantly influenced his current work.

- ✅ Building and monetizing online communities for creators
- ✅ Using SocialFi and new digital models (Lyvely platform)
- ✅ Shifting from free to paid content strategies
- ✅ Launching digital products, not just traditional content
- ✅ Importance of team, learning from mistakes, and business mindset
- ✅ Empowering creators for sustainable income and growth

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