Ryan Duffy is a seasoned entrepreneur who effortlessly leverages his extensive background in Hollywood and tech to drive innovation. He started with a small team at Vidme, ultimately cultivating a company philosophy that prioritized careful, methodical growth.

Through numerous ventures, including pioneering an early NFT platform and founding the audio course platform Knowable, Ryan has faced and overcome countless challenges. Now at Medium, he continues to draw from his rich experience to navigate the creator economy with his latest venture, Stack.

"One of the hardest things I've ever had to do professionally...trying to explain what an NFT is. And if you think about it, it's like, it's digital, but, like, you own it."

Key themes included:

1. Early NFT Platform Struggles

2. Knowable's Audio Course Challenges

3. Pandemic's Impact on E-learning

4. Vidme's Monetization and Infrastructure Issues

5. Transition to Medium

6. Leveraging Career Skills and Experience

7. New Venture Focused on Creator Economy

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Website: www.duffy.work

Contact: https://duffy.work/contact-form

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpatrickduffy/

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