Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontier of technology and design. This is edited from a talk I originally gave at the Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference on May 5th, 2022. For some time, I’ve been wanting to talk about how I see crypto and web3 technologies fundamentally changing connected devices and our relationship to them. I’ve had the pleasure of working on a number of groundbreaking products in my career, most nota...

Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontier of technology and design. This is edited from a talk I originally gave at the Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference on May 5th, 2022. For some time, I’ve been wanting to talk about how I see crypto and web3 technologies fundamentally changing connected devices and our relationship to them. I’ve had the pleasure of working on a number of groundbreaking products in my career, most nota...

We’re honored to announce that Baukunst has closed our inaugural $100M fund to lead pre-seed investments in companies at the frontiers of technology and design. The fund will be invested by Baukunst’s four equal General Partners: Kate McAndrew, Axel Bichara, Matt Thoms, and Tyler Mincey. At a time of unprecedented technological and cultural change, we believe the most impactful companies of our lifetime will be founded by creative technologists, those who combine visionary thinking and expert...

We’re honored to announce that Baukunst has closed our inaugural $100M fund to lead pre-seed investments in companies at the frontiers of technology and design. The fund will be invested by Baukunst’s four equal General Partners: Kate McAndrew, Axel Bichara, Matt Thoms, and Tyler Mincey. At a time of unprecedented technological and cultural change, we believe the most impactful companies of our lifetime will be founded by creative technologists, those who combine visionary thinking and expert...

Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontiers of technology & design. We build companies. And also — we build the communities, experiences, products, and stories that shape how companies are built. The true art of building lies in setting the right culture and scene for something new and meaningful to begin, grow, scale, and endure.Ecosystem vs EgosystemWe believe individual genius is over-represented and the complex power of scene...

Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontiers of technology & design. We build companies. And also — we build the communities, experiences, products, and stories that shape how companies are built. The true art of building lies in setting the right culture and scene for something new and meaningful to begin, grow, scale, and endure.Ecosystem vs EgosystemWe believe individual genius is over-represented and the complex power of scene...

Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists advancing the arts of building companies at the frontier of technology and design. We invest in and we build with the creative technologists of our time. Join our newsletterEugene Angelo (left) and Reggie James (right) on stage at the Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference at The Interval at Long Now in San Francisco CA, May 2022.On May 4 + 5, 2022 we gathered for the Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference at The Interval at The Long No...

Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists advancing the arts of building companies at the frontier of technology and design. We invest in and we build with the creative technologists of our time. Join our newsletterEugene Angelo (left) and Reggie James (right) on stage at the Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference at The Interval at Long Now in San Francisco CA, May 2022.On May 4 + 5, 2022 we gathered for the Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference at The Interval at The Long No...

Jesse Genet is the cofounder and CEO of Lumi, a packaging company recently acquired by Narvar. She is a member of the Baukunst Creative Technologist Council and a Limited Partner in Baukunst’s debut $100M fund. We sat down with her at the recent Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference in San Francisco. This interview has been edited and condensed. Q: What does being a Creative Technologist mean to you? A: Being a creative technologist is about problem-solving. On the technology side, necess...

Jesse Genet is the cofounder and CEO of Lumi, a packaging company recently acquired by Narvar. She is a member of the Baukunst Creative Technologist Council and a Limited Partner in Baukunst’s debut $100M fund. We sat down with her at the recent Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference in San Francisco. This interview has been edited and condensed. Q: What does being a Creative Technologist mean to you? A: Being a creative technologist is about problem-solving. On the technology side, necess...

Rehito (Ray) Hatoyama is Chief Strategy Officer of Human Made. Ray is a member of the Baukunst Creative Technologist Council specializing in blending IP and new technology, and is a Limited Partner in Baukunst’s debut $100M fund. We sat down with him at the recent Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference in San Francisco. This interview has been edited and condensed. Q: Do you identify as a creative technologist? And if so, what does being a creative technologist mean to you? A: I don't...

Rehito (Ray) Hatoyama is Chief Strategy Officer of Human Made. Ray is a member of the Baukunst Creative Technologist Council specializing in blending IP and new technology, and is a Limited Partner in Baukunst’s debut $100M fund. We sat down with him at the recent Baukunst Creative Technologist Conference in San Francisco. This interview has been edited and condensed. Q: Do you identify as a creative technologist? And if so, what does being a creative technologist mean to you? A: I don't...

Today, alongside my partners Tyler Mincey, Matt Thoms, and Axel Bichara, I am proud to announce the launch of Baukunst. Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontiers of technology and design. We invest in, we build with, and we document the work of the creative technologists of our time.We invest:Baukunst makes venture investments in creative technologists at company formation. We are independent minded and invest with conviction. ...

Today, alongside my partners Tyler Mincey, Matt Thoms, and Axel Bichara, I am proud to announce the launch of Baukunst. Baukunst is a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontiers of technology and design. We invest in, we build with, and we document the work of the creative technologists of our time.We invest:Baukunst makes venture investments in creative technologists at company formation. We are independent minded and invest with conviction. ...