“There's a history of artists being taken advantage of, and artists have to keep criticizing and keep skepticism at a high level. I think that's mission critical. Artists have to be educated, and choose wisely and watch platforms carefully.”

American musician and businessman

Jack Conte is an American musician and businessman best known as the co-founder and CEO of Patreon. He is also a recording artist and performer, active in the digital music era. Conte and his wife, Nataly Dawn, make up the musical duo Pomplamoose. He also co-leads the band Scary Pockets and founded the band Magaziine, work that reflects his long-running focus on making, releasing, and supporting music online.