How CG Cookie Grew From Near-Bankruptcy To $88K MRR
October 5th, 2024
Founded By
Wes Burke
Monthly Revenue
$88K
Founders
2
Employees
15 (est.)
Monthly Traffic
286K
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2008
Customer
B2C
Revenue Per Visitor
$0.31
Founded By
Wes Burke
Monthly Revenue
$88K
Founders
2
Employees
15 (est.)
Monthly Traffic
286K
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2008
Customer
B2C
Revenue Per Visitor
$0.31
Who is Wes Burke?
Wes Burke, the founder of CG Cookie, is from Chicago and worked as a 3D environment game artist before launching the business during his long daily commutes.
What problem does CG Cookie solve?
CG Cookie effectively addresses the challenge of affordable, high-quality education in 3D software like Blender, enabling artists to develop crucial skills that could be otherwise costly and time-consuming. By providing a robust library of tutorials, resources, and community support at a low subscription cost, CG Cookie alleviates a significant barrier for aspiring and professional 3D artists, driving both user satisfaction and business growth.
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The initial draft of this article was compiled by the Starter Story team based on publicly available interviews, podcasts, and other content from the founder.
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