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Yancey Strickler

Writer | Cofounder of Metalabel and Kickstarter

New York, New York

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $5,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $50,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $25,000.00

Education

Work Experience

  • CEO and Cofounder

    2021

    Metalabels are release clubs were groups of people who share the same interest drop and support creative work together.

  • Author

    2018

    "This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World" out Oct 29 from Viking/Penguin Books Previously: Freelance writer for Pitchfork, Village Voice, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, and more

2020 - 2022

  • Distinguished Fellow

    2020 - 2022

2019 - 2021

  • Founder

    2019 - 2021

    The Bento Society is a collective project to redefine what the world sees as valuable and in its self-interest. The Bento Society hosts events for its global members, supports projects and research aligned with its mission, and teaches individuals and organizations how to act in alignment with their true self-interest.

2014 - 2018

  • Board Member

    2014 - 2018

  • Cofounder

    2016 - 2017

    A resource of emotional and creative guidance for creative people by creative people. Has published essays and interviews with David Byrne, Stevie Nicks, Nikki Giovanni, and more than 100 other artists.

2005 - 2017

  • Cofounder, CEO, other leadership roles

    2005 - 2017

2005 - 2009

  • Managing Editor/Editor in Chief

    2005 - 2009

2004 - 2005

  • Managing Editor

    2004 - 2005

  • News Writer

    2000 - 2003