<ul><li>The Disney acquisition of Maker Studios was a major blunder, driven by starstruck decision-making and overlooking the company's sustainability.</li><li>Danny Zappin, a key figure, was involved in manipulating the company's valuation and profiting before its eventual collapse.</li><li>Maker Studios served as an unnecessary middleman for creators and became obsolete with YouTube's direct monetization options.</li><li>Zappin went on to start Zealot Networks, another venture focused on personal gain rather than creating lasting value.</li></ul>

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