Jack Conte, CEO and co-founder of Patreon, delves into the chaotic landscape of social media and its impact on creators. He discusses the decline of traditional follower models and the rise of algorithm-driven platforms like TikTok. Jack emphasizes how these changes create a more transactional relationship, complicating genuine connections. He shares strategies for creators to navigate this new reality, focusing on audience growth, income diversification, and the challenges of content moderation, especially regarding misinformation and evolving societal norms.

This week we chat with Jack Conte about his journey from musician to founder to a $4 billion dollar valuation with Patreon. This episode is sponsored by Cometeer Coffee, check out the future of Coffee here: http://cometeer.com/colinandsamir

Jack Conte, CEO and co-founder of Patreon and former YouTube star with Pomplamoose, shares his journey from struggling with low ad revenue to creating a platform that has enabled creators to earn over $3.5 billion. He dives into the emotional complexities of success, detailing how happiness often comes from internal fulfillment rather than external validation. Jack discusses the importance of transparency in communication with creators and reflects on the delicate balance of confidence and self-doubt faced by entrepreneurs, inspiring a deeper understanding of the creator economy.

The Minimalists podcast features Jack Conte, Founder of Patreon, discussing the death of the follower, earning a living from creative work, and balancing revenue demands with the joy of creating. They explore ethical promotion, dream careers, audience engagement, and the importance of authenticity in creative pursuits.

When is it time to double down on your instincts, and when is it time to open yourself up to feedback? Sometimes it comes down to a hard call… that you might get totally wrong. In Part Two of our episode with Patreon’s Jack Conte, you’ll hear how he was able to raise capital by telling his authentic story after a series of pitches that went disastrously wrong! And you’ll hear how his worst mistake as a founder helped him reconnect with Patreon’s mission and community, and build Patreon into a $4B company. How can being wrong accelerate your business? It takes running at the solution with insatiable curiosity. Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.