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* What Will Jared Leto Make With A MakerBot?

What Will Jared Leto Make With A MakerBot?
Posted by Andrew on Friday, May 25, 2012 in Things We Like

We had a fun visit last night from actor/musician/artist/tech evangelist/cowboy hat evangelist Jared Leto, one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business.

People know Jared from movies (Requiem for a Dream, Prefontaine, Panic Room) and TV (My So-Called Life), and then more recently from his shift into music. His band 30 Seconds to Mars won an MTV Video Music Award for the song Kings & Queens.

But as Fast Company points out, Jared’s newest journey into the world of startups is turning heads. We got a chance to see why yesterday. He explained clearly what it is his company The Hive does for bands and the kind of innovations that excite and interest him. The Hive is a company Jared started to help his band connect with the real fans through social media. A more recent venture Vyrt lets fans login and watch a livestream of a concert, which is huge for anyone that doesn’t live in a city with a lot of show venues, and perfect for bands to reach their truly passionate fans around the world. This is a guy who completely understands community.

We explained to Jared that a MakerBot is a robot that makes whatever you want, and he had some really exciting ideas about the future of MakerBot and Thingiverse and it was nice to exchange ideas with him and his team. He’s somebody who connects people — and a genius at social media, by the way — so he totally understood the power to share ideas and things within a huge community.

And of course the creative aspect wasn’t lost on him either. We got a chance to show Jared and his team the R. Maker Adventures animation series and he was impressed.

We were genuinely excited to have an artist and entrepreneur like Jared in the house. We can’t wait to find out what he’ll do with MakerBot, and if you have any suggestions for Jared, email our tips line or shoot him a tweet @jaredleto.

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Vendredi 25 mai 2012 5 25 /05 /Mai /2012 07:45

* Live Chat Fast Company [24 Mai 2012]

Live Chat Fast Company avec Jared Leto [24 Mai 2012]

Welcome to our live chat with Jared. We'll turn it over to him now so he can get to as many questions as possible--mostly about his big ideas for shaking up the entertainment industry. Jared, all yours.
by Tyler Gray via mobile 9:19 PM

Q : Do you believe there is a place for new hybrid types of relationships between business and people, and between business and business, as well as between people?!
by Outcast 9:27 PM
A : We're already at that place. The relationship between businesses and people has become a two-way conversation. Businesses used to have the supposed luxury of talking at people. Now if they're smart they know they need to talk with people.
by Jared Leto 9:29 PM

Q : Will VyRT be available for anyone who's interested in connecting with their fans?
by JessaG 9:30 PM
A : We hope so.
by Jared Leto 9:30 PM

Q : how did you get the ideo for VyRT in the first place?
by Anna 9:30 PM
A : The only solution to broadcast one of our shows was to go and beg for corporate sponsorship. There wasn't another option out there. So I started VyRT.
by Jared Leto 9:31 PM

Q : STEVE JOBS SAID THAT THE WORST THING THAT SOMEONE COULD DO IS TO THINK ABOUT TO MAKE A LOT OF MONEY WHEN THEY TRY TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS OR PREPARE STRATEGIES…HE SAID THAT THE MOST POWERFUL THING TO MAKE SOMETHING WORKS IS THE PASSION AND BELIEF OF YOUR IDEAS… HE SAID THAT HE HAD A GREAT NEED TO SHOW WHAT HE COULD ACHIEVE AND MAKE POSSIBLE THE IMPOSSIBLE…HE FELT THE PASSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD AND IMPACT OF A UNIQUE WAY, WHAT IS YOUR MAIN PASSION OR THE MOTOR FOR CREATE YOUR IDEAS?
by LIZ ALETHIA 9:32 PM
A : Finding creative solutions for artists to share their work with audiences around the world. And in a bigger way, to enhance the quality of how we share our lives with one another. Because that's what it really is.
by Jared Leto 9:34 PM

Jared's with us in the Fast Company office, answering your questions!
by Tyler Gray via mobile 9:34 PM

Q : Do you see yourself as a possible investor in music industry as a whole and not only to your own band? And how could your 3 businesses attract/affect other artists?
by Natalia 9:38 PM
A : I'm always thinking of creative solutions to the problems that plague the music industry and if I can help in any way, I'm down to do that.
by Jared Leto 9:39 PM

Q : will VyRT have a role in the next tours? i mean there'll be some live parts of different gigs going on vyrt or it will remaing an extra for extra events?
by SissiMars 9:40 PM
A : VyRT will definitely play a part in future tours or shows. We're really excited to use VyRT in ways that are less traditional.
by Jared Leto 9:41 PM
A : I think the last VyRT is a good example of that.
by Jared Leto 9:42 PM

Q : Seems like all this started after your conflict with your record company. Seeing VyRT , The Hive and even GTs, kinda looks to me it could all take a shape and form into a digital , all-about-music , giving freedom to the artists record company . I get it's too early but could this be the case, an ultimate goal ?
by queen__vicky 9:43 PM
A : There are still a lot of benefits to working with a traditional record company. The biggest being the talent of the people that work there. Having boots on the ground around the world is essential for a global band like Thirty Seconds To Mars. There's a lot of people we love at the label, and there's a lot about the system that needs to be fixed.
by Jared Leto 9:45 PM

Q : Back in the day, major entertainment companies used to repeatedly conduct lawsuits to block new technologies at the moment, including the VCR, Digital Audio Tape recorders, the first MP3 player, the ReplayTV PVR, and P2P software. Why did the industry used to be so hostile to new technologies, and what do you believe, Jared, has motivated a turn around on the industry's outlook? Or, are there still major honchos out there whom still maintain a pessimistic outlook on technology?
by Skye Marie 9:46 PM
A : Fear.
by Jared Leto 9:46 PM
A : I think these days people are starting to realize that incentivizing innovation rather than punishing it is probably a smart thing to do.
by Jared Leto 9:47 PM

Q : How do you keep focus and motivation when obstacles occure.
by Ania 9:48 PM
A : Put one foot in front of the other. Keep marching forward, even when doubt, fear, and failure all come knocking at your door.
by Jared Leto 9:49 PM

Q : You're a huge inspiration to me and a few others, what's the biggest advice you can give?
by Dilan 9:53 PM
A : Dream hard and work even harder.
by Jared Leto 9:54 PM

Q : What was the biggest obstacle you came across while developing VyRT?
by jenayfromMARS 9:55 PM
A : We've had a lot of challenges. We've made a lot of mistakes. And those are blessings in disguise. They help us learn and do a better job for everyone.
by Jared Leto 9:56 PM
A : For example, as many of you know we had a technical issue at the beginning of the last VyRT, which taught us a lot, and also I think it helped the rest of the VyRT be better than it would have had everything gone according to plan.
by Jared Leto 9:57 PM

Q : How did you come up with VyRT to name the whole thing? Did something inspire you and you came up with that name?
by DinosayrikMARS 9:58 PM
A : It just came to me. I wanted a word that could be used both as a noun and a verb, and I also like the connection between "vertical" and "virtual."
by Jared Leto 9:59 PM

#FCMostCreative @JaredLeto checks Twitter as he answers your questions live t.co #FCChat: t.co

by fastcompany via Instagr.am 9:59 PM

Q : what's you're favorite moment from VyRT ? would you change something ? and if yes what would that be ?
by Dimitra Giova 10:00 PM
A : My favorite moments are always the surprises, whether it's the palm tree :-) Or the not-so-small fire that I started whilst attempting to make vegan pancakes.
by Jared Leto 10:01 PM

Q : What is your biggest source of inspiration?
by Marjo Mars 10:01 PM
A : YOU
by Jared Leto 10:01 PM

Q : What is the next goal that you would like to reach about Vyrt? What would you add?
by Sara (OurCallToArms) 10:02 PM
A : To improve the social, to make payment easier, quicker, and painless. And to start sharing VyRT with other artists.
by Jared Leto 10:03 PM

Q : WOULD YOU SAY THAT IT IS PIRACY THAT HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON RECORD COMPANIES? OR JUST THE FACT THAT COMPANIES WEREN'T PREPARED AND WANTED TO KEEP THEIR MONOPOLY GOING ?
by JAYECHELONCARNERO 10:04 PM
A : I think it's many things: Again, fear. A phenomenon called "grouping" that keeps positive outside influence from affecting a business. And technology, the way that we all consume and deliver music.
by Jared Leto 10:06 PM

Q : I THINK I LOVE YOU.
by Silvia 10:07 PM
A : In the words of Michael Jackson: "I love you, too."
by Jared Leto 10:07 PM

Q : You always had a great connection with your fan base. Do you think the digital and multimedia are an advantage in that relationship?
by Eva 10:07 PM
A : Being surrounded by dreamers and believers certainly helps make the impossible much more impossible. I think the Echelon understands that I'm always searching for creative solutions to problems.
by Jared Leto 10:09 PM
We cracked 2,000 people here! Thanks to everyone so far for all the questions. This has been great.
by Jared Leto 10:10 PM

Q : if there were no VyRT what would be the other option or plan ?
by Isabel 10:11 PM
A : There isn't one. That's why I started the company.
by Jared Leto 10:12 PM

Q : Are there any future plans for improving The Hive?
by amirataylor 10:13 PM
A : We've taken on new clients both in and outside of the music business, and that's really exciting for us, because it teaches us a lot and we love to learn. It'll help us do a better job for Thirty Seconds To Mars.
by Jared Leto 10:14 PM

Q : how do you deal with enemies?
by DeadlyAngel_ 10:15 PM
A : It depends on who they are. Sun Tzu said: If at all possible avoid the fight. I think that's pretty good advice.
by Jared Leto 10:16 PM

Q : What new technology most excites you?
by Jodi 10:17 PM
A : Biotechnology. The ability to have organic elements to technology, and the way that we're going to engineer organic matter.
by Jared Leto 10:18 PM

We have time for one more question... What's it going to be?
by Jared Leto 10:19 PM

"What we're doing is disrupting the sponsorship model" says @JaredLeto #FCMostCreative t.co t.co

by fastcompany via Instagr.am 10:19 PM

Q : In what ways to you plan to brand your businesses? I assume you'd like to make VyRT, for example, a staple to digital live experiences, what are some things you plan to do to make that happen?
by Navit 10:21 PM
A : Three things: Build out an unstoppable team; continue to improve the product itself; and share VyRT with other artists and audiences.
by Jared Leto 10:22 PM

Thanks everyone. Any more thoughts, send them @jaredleto
by Jared Leto 10:23 PM

Thanks to @fastcompany
by Jared Leto 10:23 PM
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