Peter Krask

Peter Krask, a creative entrepreneur and former Hollywood producer, shares his compelling journey from PhD dropout to building Myth Merchant. He explores the tension between creative freedom and financial sustainability, sharing insights on the validation that visibility brings to creative work. Krask discusses the reasons many remain in unwanted PhD programs, the cultural stigma surrounding funding for artists, and the collapse of mid-tier support in the arts. With keen observations on the personal specificity of art, he highlights how individual narratives resonate universally.