Hello everyone! This is the raw story of how Mecena came to be. No PR, no embellishment, just the truth.
April 19th, 2021. After seven years working in tech, I finally decided to have the guts, forget what others might think about me, and publish my first-ever YouTube video. It was about the move to a new home and running a marathon on the same day (not the craziest I’ve filmed, believe me 😅). I still remember that feeling midway into the video: Imagine if I actually live from this… just doing what I love… aah, what a life would it be.
Five months after with less than 300 subs, I quit my job. Youtube was everything, I was going all-in. I enjoyed every single second of filming, editing, designing, living crazy experiences… everything! However, forty+ videos later I had to take a decision. For a while, I thought about this crazy idea that could help me grow as a creator in a unique way and will strengthen the relationship with my fans. I was quickly burning cash due to the video production, so I talked with some of the smartest people I knew to help me develop the idea. Problem was, they made me realize that I could help all sorts of creators, not just me. And there, after some weeks of thoughtful conversations with myself, Mecena’s journey began.
It has not been a bed of roses. The first two months after not publishing on YouTube while being fully focused on Mecena, I was receiving weekly messages like:
Hugo, what happened? Why are you not publishing?!
When are you coming back?
You are just taking a break, aren’t you?
Please come back! Your videos helped me go through my day!
But rather than feeling down, these messages were my fuel as all I could think about was how many creators have received the same messages after they've quit their creative careers. From there it was clear. I must help other creators not to quit their passion.
And this will always be Mecena’s mission as long as I’m its founder.
Our platform will be live very soon, so if you want to be part of the journey from day one, you can always sign up for our waitlist. If you have any doubts or concerns about our platform, do not hesitate to ask me at hugo@mecena.co
Anything! Even what does Mecena mean? We are always here to help :)
Hello everyone! This is the raw story of how Mecena came to be. No PR, no embellishment, just the truth.
April 19th, 2021. After seven years working in tech, I finally decided to have the guts, forget what others might think about me, and publish my first-ever YouTube video. It was about the move to a new home and running a marathon on the same day (not the craziest I’ve filmed, believe me 😅). I still remember that feeling midway into the video: Imagine if I actually live from this… just doing what I love… aah, what a life would it be.
Five months after with less than 300 subs, I quit my job. Youtube was everything, I was going all-in. I enjoyed every single second of filming, editing, designing, living crazy experiences… everything! However, forty+ videos later I had to take a decision. For a while, I thought about this crazy idea that could help me grow as a creator in a unique way and will strengthen the relationship with my fans. I was quickly burning cash due to the video production, so I talked with some of the smartest people I knew to help me develop the idea. Problem was, they made me realize that I could help all sorts of creators, not just me. And there, after some weeks of thoughtful conversations with myself, Mecena’s journey began.
It has not been a bed of roses. The first two months after not publishing on YouTube while being fully focused on Mecena, I was receiving weekly messages like:
Hugo, what happened? Why are you not publishing?!
When are you coming back?
You are just taking a break, aren’t you?
Please come back! Your videos helped me go through my day!
But rather than feeling down, these messages were my fuel as all I could think about was how many creators have received the same messages after they've quit their creative careers. From there it was clear. I must help other creators not to quit their passion.
And this will always be Mecena’s mission as long as I’m its founder.
Our platform will be live very soon, so if you want to be part of the journey from day one, you can always sign up for our waitlist. If you have any doubts or concerns about our platform, do not hesitate to ask me at hugo@mecena.co
Anything! Even what does Mecena mean? We are always here to help :)
