SXSW

Patreon CEO Jack Conte explains how the current internet algorithms are killing the traditional 'follower' for creators, threatening their creative freedom and livelihoods. The internet started as a platform that democratized creative distribution. You could upload your work to platforms like YouTube and immediately have it accessible to millions of people. After that came the 'subscribe' button, which enabled creators to go beyond reach. Now they could build a following and find their true fans that would support them to build a creative business. But with the rise of platform-focused algorithms (Facebook's ranking, TikTok's 'for you' curation), creators cannot reach their following and true fans. This shift has had a devastating impact on creators' creativity and ability to support themselves doing what they love. He advocates for the new spaces on the internet (like Patreon) where creators can always connect with their communities, create what they want, and control their own destinies. Participants: Jack ConteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this live recorded podcast episode, we'll examine how, in the face of escalating climate challenges, philanthropic organizations are poised to play a transformative role in advancing climate tech solutions. Panelists will explore and outline the multifaceted options available for philanthropic entities to effectively support and accelerate climate technology innovations. Listen in as experts delve into an overview of current climate challenges, the role of philanthropy in climate action, challenges and barriers to philanthropic engagement. Participants: Margaret Lee; Jocelyn Matyas; Chris Thomas; Cortney Newell; Olivia StraderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The role of venture capital in fostering climate tech innovation is more crucial than ever. This panel explores the current state of venture capital in climate tech and projects the trends and expectations for the coming years. This panel brings together experts in VC, climate tech startups, and incubators. They will discuss the evolution of funding strategies in response to the climate tech sector, and tackle topics like derisking, shortening timelines, keeping climate investments in play, preventing the climate tech ecosystem from collapsing, and increasing time to commercialization. Participants: Shayle Kann; Sophie Purdom; Calvin A. CupiniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Participants: Molly Wood; Cyrus Wadia; Kaitlyn Suarez; Julie Ming LiangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since relocating to Austin in 2021, Elon Musk has embraced his new home in almost every respect. He’s opened a new factory and a rocket launch site, started wearing hats and cowboy boots, and gotten into pickup trucks. He’s building his own town, a Texas “utopia” outside of Austin, and what he says will be a new university dedicated to fighting all things woke. He’s buddied up with Governor Greg Abbott, Joe Rogan, and even undergone a Texas-inflected evolution on the fossil fuel industry. But what is the impact and meaning of Elon adopting TX? We will dig in to local and national issues here. Participants: Reyhan Harmanci; Dana Hull; David Papadopoulos; Sewell Chan; Rachel MonroeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this session, Debbie Gamble, Chief Innovation Labs & New Ventures Officer at Interac Corp., will be joined by a guest for an authentic, unscripted conversation around the role of trust in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Together, they will discuss the importance of trust within a specific industry and how trusted, secure solutions can help fuel prosperity. Participants: Debbie GambleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billboard’s first national music chart launched over 80 years ago, and the Billboard rankings - including industry standards the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 - remain the definitive measurement of success in music, tracking the world’s most popular songs, albums, and artists. From The Beatles to Beyonce and everyone in between, Billboard has ranked the hits for decades across countless charts. Find out how the Billboard Charts have been modernized and globalized to reflect the many means of music consumption in an ever-evolving borderless digital and social age. Participants: Silvio Pietroluongo; Celine Joshua; Keith CaulfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join best selling author and internet personality Eli Rallo and Tinder SVP of Global Marketing Stephanie Danzi for an engaging conversation about the intricacies of dating in the modern world. Eli Rallo is fondly known as the go-to source for friendly and unbiased counsel on navigating your 20s in the digital age. She will share her advice for achieving self-discovery and confidence on the path to finding love, and with Stephanie, discuss our ever-evolving dating culture. As the SVP of Global Marketing for the world’s most popular dating app, Stephanie will share insights on how the new generation of daters has redefined dating with new expectations that embrace all the possibilities in their journeys. Eli will also delve into trends and stories from her online community of 1 million+, where her followers share their own experiences with love and seek advice and share personal insights from her debut book, I Didn’t Know I Needed This. This session promises a comprehensive exploration of flirting, feeling, and finding oneself in the realm of modern dating. Participants: Eli RalloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immersive sound encompasses the building and implementation of photorealistic 3D sound objects and environments. Sound objects are multichannel sound files captured and designed with specific techniques that enable users to feel unparalleled connections to what they experience visually. Immersive, or spatial, audio can deliver enhanced experiences for a wide range of industry sectors, including auditory healing for healthcare, architecture, media and entertainment, and many others. Participants: Sylvana Levy; Jani Huoponen; Mirko Vogel; Chris PfaffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a great dislocation between the claim that tech can save the world and how tech capital flows. An enormous cohort of founders is best positioned to tackle global challenges: they come from places where problems are; advocate for open source; and see beyond infinite profit and power. Yet globally less than 10% of venture capital goes into emerging markets. This session will challenge current models of tech development, equity and power distribution. Learn how UNICEF is one of the biggest funders of open-source startups and meet three founders who can actually claim that they “make a world a better place” with tech. Session Image: Shivani Singh Participants: Chris Szymczak; Antonella Paola Perrone; Kavindya Thennakoon; Christina LastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.