The Blender product ecosystem has developed a lot over the years, growing to thousands of creators and tens of thousands of products. Yet the ecosystem is struggling and changes are needed to create a more sustainable balance that supports creators and Blender alike.
I got my start in the Blender community back in 2003 and over the years went on to co-found CG Cookie, Superhive (formally Blender Market), and Orange Turbine. We operate these three projects under the name Autotroph and collectively are on a mission to foster and elevate creative people in the Blender community.