CreativeLive

How CreativeLive Grew to Over $100 Million in Revenue

February 22nd, 2025

Founded By

Chase Jarvis

Monthly Revenue

$1.17M

Founders

Profitable

Yes

Year Started

2010

Founded By
Chase Jarvis: Monthly Revenue
$1.17M

Founders
2: Profitable
Yes

Year Started
2010

Who is Chase Jarvis?

Chase Jarvis, co-founder of CreativeLive, is an accomplished photographer and entrepreneur from Seattle, who initially pursued a career in medicine before dedicating himself to photography and founding multiple creative ventures. He is known for his work with brands like Apple and Nike and has been a key figure in the world of online creative education.

What problem does CreativeLive solve?

CreativeLive solves the problem of inaccessible high-quality creative education by offering on-demand classes from world-class experts, allowing aspiring creatives to learn new skills conveniently from home.

How did Chase come up with the idea for CreativeLive?

Chase Jarvis, an established photographer and creative visionary, felt that traditional education systems didn't cater to people like him—creatives who thrive outside the conventional classroom setting. His experiences working with top brands and being deeply embedded in creative communities led him to notice a gap in accessible, high-quality learning resources for creatives. Inspired by his desire to democratize education and empower creatives globally, he envisioned an online platform where anyone could learn directly from industry leaders in real-time.

Before diving in, Chase teamed up with Craig Swanson, who shared a similar vision based on his own efforts with digital education through his IT company. Together, they validated their concept by testing small creative workshops online, which received an overwhelming positive response. Realizing they were on to something, they dug deeper, engaging in more research and seeking feedback from potential users to refine their approach.

They faced initial...

Sorry, you need to login and/or become a member to view the rest of this content.