Rob, aka RDToTheMoon, is a digital art advisor and collector. He has extensive experience managing relations and partnerships with artists and collectors, having worked at Nifty Gateway, Rodeo, Foundation, and currently at MakersPlace.
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In today’s episode, we discuss:
Rob's Entry into NFTs (00:01:59): Rob shares his journey into crypto and digital art, starting in December 2020.
Joining Nifty Gateway (00:05:23): Rob describes his transition from college football to working full-time at Nifty Gateway in December 2021.
Rob's Background in College Football (00:05:43): Rob explains his four-year experience in college football and how he leveraged graphic design.
Role at Nifty Gateway (00:09:00): Rob outlines his responsibilities as a marketplace operations associate at Nifty Gateway.
Parallels Between Scouting Athletes and Artists (00:10:15): Rob discusses the similarities between recruiting athletes and scouting artists in the digital art space.
Transition to Foundation (00:12:01): Rob talks about his move to Foundation as a partnerships manager in August 2022.
Current Role at Maker's Place (00:13:57): Rob describes his current responsibilities at Maker's Place, focusing on collectors and artist relations.
Challenges in the Digital Art Space (00:16:09): Rob discusses the complexities of navigating relationships and expectations in his role.
Advice for Emerging Artists (00:19:48): Rob emphasizes the need for artists to manage expectations for long-term success in Web3.
Building Relationships (00:24:03): Rob discusses the importance of networking with artists and fellow collectors for mutual benefit.
Private Sales Experience (00:25:59): Rob shares insights on his role in facilitating private sales and the benefits for artists.
Pros and Cons of Private Sales (00:26:13): He discusses the advantages and challenges of private sales in the art market.
Emerging Artists and Market Trends (00:34:35): Rob highlights challenges emerging artists face in gaining recognition amidst market fluctuations.
Discussion on Artist Advocacy (00:40:03): Rob highlights the importance of collectors advocating for artists and shares examples of supportive individuals.
Intentional Collecting (00:41:37): Rob discusses the collecting habits of notable figures in the web3 space, emphasizing intentionality and support for artists.
Mentioned: OpenSea, SuperRare, Rarible, Nifty Gateway, MetaMask, MakersPlace, Foundation, Christie's, Redbeard, Jack Butcher, Flannel Capital, SeedPhrase, Luchador, Blondie, AP, ScrappyT, OG_crookedwest, @redbeardnft, delronde, Pablo Fraile, Batsoupyum, Lanett Bennett Grant, wsavas, Schmrypto, Zack (superRare), 33, pravijn.
Until next time,
- Kaloh
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