KC Ifeanyi, Fast Company

KC Ifeanyi

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Past articles by Kc:

The 10 most innovative companies in music in 2023

From major labels like Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to startups like BandLab and Yousician, here are the most innovative music companies of 2023 → Read More

How Korean webtoons are changing the comic industry—and the careers of creators

The webcomic industry is bigger than you think. Just ask these breakout Webtoon artists. → Read More

With his movie ‘Bros’, Billy Eichner answers everyone who said his comedy was ‘too gay’

‘Bros’ marks a watershed moment for LGBTQ+ storytelling and casting in a theatrical film. No pressure or anything. → Read More

A look back at Walmart’s seemingly doomed 20-year quest to break into Hollywood

Walmart is preparing to throw its hat into the entertainment ring. Again. The retailer’s track record has been less than stellar. → Read More

Why the audio engineer behind your favorite indie albums sticks to analog

Mastering albums for everyone from Mdou Moctar to Japanese Breakfast, Heba Kadry stays focused on sound and storytelling. → Read More

Inside the creative swings of Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’

Ian Cooper, producer and creative director of Jordan Peele’s film company Monkeypaw, breaks down their latest horror entry, ‘Nope.’ → Read More

Hollywood is developing its most ambitious NFT project yet during crypto winter

‘Men in Black’ director Barry Sonnenfeld’s ‘Dinosaurs vs. Aliens’ has been stalled in Hollywood for a decade. NFT company Orange Comet is reviving it. → Read More

Inside the good, bad, and very ugly of social media algorithms

There’s a lot to unpack with the current state of social media algorithms. Fast Company’s podcast Creative Conversation explored this topic in three episodes → Read More

These deaf and disabled creators are saying no to ‘inspiration porn’

C Talent is elevating overlooked entertainers to new heights, and educating brands and companies on working with deaf and disabled talent. → Read More

Alana Mayo, president of Orion Pictures, is pushing for ‘radical inclusion’ in film

The president of Orion Pictures is No. 4 on Fast Company’s third-annual Queer 50 list. → Read More

Inside YouTube’s long bet on TikTok-style short-form content

YouTube Shorts averages more than 30 billion daily views—and the platform is working with its creators to keep that momentum going. → Read More

DJ Justin Blau’s crypto startup Royal wants to remix the music industry

Many touted the music industry as the next wave after art to push NFTs deeper into the mainstream—and Royal wants to lead the charge. → Read More

Nick Kroll knows about your workplace

The big ‘Big Mouth’ creator talks about exploring office culture with ‘Human Resources’ and diving into Slack with ‘Several People Are Typing.’ → Read More

Your favorite creator may be at risk of burnout, but recovery won’t take as long as you think

The past two years have exacerbated burnout. But there are small (and maybe unconventional) changes you can make to put out the fire. → Read More

How Parfait aims to use AI to disrupt the $13 billion wig market

Parfait is a new platform leveraging AI to better customize wigs. And unlike a lot of AI, it’s putting Black women first. → Read More

Why Emma Chamberlain is taking a coffee break from YouTube

YouTube’s ‘it girl’ has put the platform on the back burner to build out her coffee empire. → Read More

The king of NFTs explains the future of Bored Ape Yacht Club and a whole lot more

Yuga Labs, the company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, had one helluva month. Jimmy McNelis, a leader in the NFT space, breaks down what it all means. → Read More

Your doctor is moonlighting on TikTok as an influencer

Doctors are becoming high-profile social media influencers. There are ethical side effects. → Read More

Patreon CEO Jack Conte on his $4 billion company’s future and the creator economy

As the creator economy continues to grow, Jack Conte is figuring out how to keep Patreon relevant on its own terms. → Read More

Why Netflix’s ‘Human Resources’ is more than a workplace comedy

‘Human Resources,’ a spinoff of Nick Kroll’s ‘Big Mouth,’ hits all the workplace comedy notes, but the Hormone Monsters and Ambition Gremlins go deeper. → Read More