Discovering the Art of Creation with Jack Conte on Innovating Music Podcast
In the final episode of UCLA's four-year-old Innovating Music podcast, Jack Conte, a renowned innovator, change agent, and tech entrepreneur, shares his unique career journey that spans music, technology, and leadership as the CEO of Patreon.
Conte, who is also a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, gained fame as half of the musical duo Pomplamoose. His YouTube videos have amassed over 120 million views, demonstrating his ability to captivate audiences with his creative work.
Beyond his music career, Conte co-founded Patreon, a platform that enables creators to receive funding directly from their fans. In 2019 alone, Patreon was on track to pay out over $500 million to creators worldwide, making it a significant player in the creative industry.
This role marks Conte's transition from artist to tech entrepreneur, as he uses his passion for creative work to support other creators through technology. Conte, who serves as the CEO of Patreon, spent his days in a converted dog kennel-turned-recording studio in Sonoma County.
In this episode, Conte discusses his experiences balancing music creation with running a large tech business. He also delves into the ways technology is transforming music creation, collaboration, and community building in a connected age.
The podcast, which features 70 episodes discussing innovations in music with various guests, has been a platform for thought-provoking discussions on the intersection of music and technology. Dr. Gigi Johnson from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music was a guest on the podcast, adding to the rich dialogue.
Jack Conte's social media handles provide a glimpse into his personal life. His Facebook page for personal content can be found at https://www.facebook.com/JackConteMusic, his Instagram handle is @jackconte, and his Twitter handle is @jackconte. For those interested, the podcast episode featuring Jack Conte is available at a permalink. His YouTube channel for personal content is https://www.youtube.com/user/jackcontemusic, and his personal website is http://www.jackcontemusic.com/.
As the final episode of the Innovating Music podcast, this conversation with Jack Conte offers a fitting conclusion to a series that has explored the dynamic world of music innovation.
In the podcast discussion, Jack Conte, the CEO of Patreon, shares insights on his career transition from music to technology and his experiences in balancing both creative work and business leadership. Additionally, the podcast episode delves into the transformative impact of technology on music creation, collaboration, and community building.
