Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @Jackconte cofounded Patreon as a starving artist desperate to support himself - now he's trying to save the Internet from the algorithms running it. Today he shares why top YouTubers are quitting, how to rebuild a more sustainable Internet, and how to balance pursuing art with building a billion dollar business. ---------------------- Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Jack Conte at @Jackconte @Pomplamoose @ScaryPockets https://www.instagram.com/jackconte/ ---------------------- 00:00 - intro 02:10 - Jack's humble beginnings as a musical savant 08:41 - the internet is changing and it's NOT what you think 13:19 - why the "social Internet" is indestructible 21:22 - how creators and YouTube are misaligned... and how to solve It 22:09 - why YouTube will NOT brainwash me 25:47 - Jack's purpose in life 27:13 - Jack's gift to his friend 28:09 - the 3 minute film Jack spent 4 years (!) making 30:55 - what artists & creators desire the most 33:13 - Jack's gift to his wife 38:29 - the downsides of being CEO 48:42 - find your north star 53:14 - Jack's opinions on AI 57:01 - Jack's personal life vs Patreon, which he prefers 58:16 - the internet has changed... but not for the better 1:00:41 - outro