In episode 139 Kerel speaks with Rob Richardson, Founder at Disrupt Art, a company that aims to curate an interactive space on Web3 for artists, collectors, and activists to revolutionize the impact of art. Rob’s love of activism comes from his parents - his father who was very involved in both the labor movement as well as the Civil Rights Movement and his mother who was the founder of a restaurant. After being told by his 8th grade teacher that college wasn’t a path he was going to be able to follow, his mother said otherwise and Rob went on to study at the University of Cincinnati. There he also started the school’s first chapter of the NAACP and went on to become more involved in politics and public service and eventually moved into the Web3 space founding Disrupt Art.
In this talk, Rob speaks on the importance of the ownership of platforms, for artists, especially brown and black artists to be fairly compensated for their art, and the massive opportunity people have now more than ever to build and cultivate a community online in a way that they see fit.
“This is the opportunity. This is the time to build. And if we want to have a better way to close the income gap, this is not a panacea, but this is a big tool that will provide opportunities to build wealth and build communities in a way that's never been possible.”
Timestamps:
:38: Rob Richardson, Founder at Disrupt Art shares what Disrupt Art is and why it was founded
3:30: Rob talks about where he’s from and how that impacted his engagement in activism
5:30: Where Rob’s spark of activism came from
6:33: Rob breaks down blockchains, Web3, NFTs, smart contracts and benefits of secondary sale rights
10:30: Why it’s important for black and brown people to be involved in Web3 and newer technologies
14:51: Resources to use for education on Web3, NFTs, smart contracts, and more
16:01: Rob shares why he loves being a founder and the new and exciting opportunities Web3 is bringing
19:39: Where Rob draws inspiration from and the opportunity of setting our own destiny
20:26: A story of perseverance and the importance of telling our own stories and not being held to default systems
24:01: The three apps Rob uses to stay active in Web3 and a secure way to communicate about all things tech
25:18: Elon Musk buying Twitter, the importance of ownership of platforms, and being educated about Web3
28:04: Where to find Rob and Disrupt Art
