Jack Conte

Jack Conte, born on July 12, 1984, is an American musician and entrepreneur. Conte’s journey began with his music career. He created his YouTube channel in 2007 to upload music videos. His video, Yeah Yeah Yeah, gained widespread attention when it was featured on YouTube’s front page. Conte’s music videos often followed a “VideoSongs” format, with two rules: no lip-syncing and no hidden sounds. In 2008, he formed the band Pomplamoose with Nataly Dawn, who later became his wife. The band gained significant fan support through their YouTube videos.

Conte’s musical work has been met with positive reviews, with critics citing evocative lyrics and creative delivery. However, some reviews were less favorable. In addition to Pomplamoose, Conte is also the co-leader of the band Scary Pockets and the founder of the band Magaziine.

Conte’s entrepreneurial journey started in 2013 when he co-founded Patreon with Samuel Yam. Patreon is a membership platform where creators can earn recurring income from their fans. Conte compared Patreon to Kickstarter, but “for people who release stuff on a regular basis.” Patreon has become a successful platform for creators to monetize their content and build sustainable businesses.