Interdependence Post-Individualism, Metalabels and Web 3 with Yancey Strickler
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Sep 27, 2022 
Yancey Strickler reflects on how the internet’s individualism may be giving way to tighter creative communities. He discusses Metalabel, a collaborative release model that pools resources and shares returns, alongside Kickstarter’s legacy and crypto’s potential to support artistic scenes. Could the next big cultural force be a group project?
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From Creative to Business
- Yancey Strickler initially felt like a "class traitor" for transitioning from a creative role to a business role with Kickstarter.
- Overcoming this internal conflict took years, but now he embraces both creative and responsible sides.
Kickstarter's Web3 Foreshadowing
- Kickstarter's crowdfunding model was prophetic of Web3, particularly the "shock of the nude" regarding open financial transactions.
- This transparency challenged creators' comfort levels, echoing current crypto debates.
VCs vs Kickstarter
- VCs initially dismissed Kickstarter, claiming "there's already too much art in the world."
- Kickstarter proved them wrong, demonstrating the demand for diverse creative projects.