Yancey Strickler: Community, Collaboration & Self Acceptance

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Jun 20, 2024

Yancey Strickler, co-founder of Kickstarter and MetaLabel, shares his innovative insights on community building and self-acceptance. He discusses his unique decision-making framework, Bentoism, emphasizing the importance of balancing self-interest with community welfare. Strickler reflects on his journey from solitude to kickstarting a creative platform, underlining the role of collaboration and feedback in the creative process. He also delves into the lessons of authenticity and perseverance, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves.

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ANECDOTE

Initial Hesitation about Kickstarter

Yancey Strickler initially hesitated to join Kickstarter, finding the idea of public voting on art unappealing.
He shifted his perspective when considering subcultures lacking institutional support but possessing dedicated fans.

INSIGHT

Retrospective Narratives

Narratives only exist retrospectively. Yancey's career path, seemingly connected, wasn't consciously planned but emerged over time.
Each project brought self-doubt, but persistence revealed a connecting thread.

INSIGHT

Kickstarter's Early Goals

Yancey's initial success metric for Kickstarter was modest: one funded project in the first month.
Their vision prioritized independence and authenticity, inspired by Craigslist, over aggressive growth.

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