I finally did it.
When I was 13, I became interested in business and started a video editing business. However, people judged me based on my age and failed because of my age.
Undeterred, I later ventured into Web3 and founded a Iris DAO to support artists struggling due to
Itโs time.
Introducing the Iris NFTs: Your gateway to the Iris DAO ecosystem. Iris DAO is an art collective that connects minority artists and collectors.
Join the allowlist now ๐
Our mission is to bring about a revolution in the issue of diversity.
I brought my Dad to Indy cuz 16yo can't stay in a hotel alone. He flew from Japan to book a hotel for me.
He's clueless about web3 but joined
@Veecon
. He says it's the friendliest community he's met in his 50 yrs life.
Now he's got his own wallet, starting his web3 journeyโก๏ธ
Finally got to meet
@AshleyDCan
in person, and her speaking session was incredible.
Her insights on using NFTs for good were truly inspiring and left me feeling motivated to make a positive impact!! Thank you!!
Can't believe I get to see
@garyvee
in just 4 hours!
Thank you,
@8shipsNFT
, for the invite and amazing opportunities!โค๏ธโ๐ฅWho's going??? Let's link up๐ค
Hey everyone, I'm excited to announce that I'm officially 16 years old today! ๐ฅณ As a way of reintroducing myself, my name is Mark and I am artist/founder behind
@TeenageNFT
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Skipping classes? Totally worth it for
@veecon
Unforgettable experiences, game-changing knowledge, and life-long connections. Thanks
@garyvee
for this fantastic event! โก๏ธ
Just convinced my mom to go to
@veecon
โก๏ธ
I can't wait to meet amazing people and network with other NFT enthusiasts.
Who else is attending? Let's connect!
I'm founder/artist of
@TeenageNFT
๐ชHere is the creative process behind this project.
I am the proof that you can change the world no matter how old you are๐ฅ
About to Hop on my planeโ๏ธ
Missing class to go to Veecon means doing homework for 5 hours on the plane๐คฃ
See you soon INDY,
@veecon
@garyvee
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Hey everyone, I'm excited to share that I'm officially 17 years old today!! ๐ฅณ
As a way of reintroducing myself, my name is Mark and I am founder of
@Iris_fund
๐๐งต
Big thanks to everyone who attended my speaking session today! ๐
A huge shoutout to
@NFT_NYC
for providing us, Gen-Z, with incredible opportunities at this conference.
Let's keep pushing boundaries together! ๐
Omg!! I can't believe I got to meet
@garyvee
in Japan. Thank you so much for answering my question. Your powerful message always gives me confidenceโก๏ธThanks a lot to
@8shipsNFT
for hosting this event๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Absolutely thrilled to finally meet
@jholguin
and
@mushy
in person!
Huge thanks for the invite to the amazing event.
It was an unforgettable experience!
I still can't believe how amazing yesterday was! It was truly a dream come true, and I feel so grateful to have experienced it.
Thank you so much for the great time,
@garyvee
!โฅI will try not to be a bad student like you were๐คฃ
Last yearโs Veecon,
@garyvee
gave me this powerful message: "Patience." I've focused on that this past year.
Now, I have my own DAO and I'm supporting minority artists.
I hope everyone is having a great time at
@veecon
, the best conference!
Hey! Iโm Mark! ๐๐ฝ
I just wanted to reintroduce myself. I'm a 16-year-old entrepreneur on a mission to empower minority artists.
Until recently, I was just a regular middle school student.
From there, I developed an interest in business and started a video editing business.
Just had an amazing morning meeting with
@Deadfellaz
fam, including the lovely
@betty_nft
! The energy was off the charts ๐ฅ and I'm already in love with my new DFZ capโก๏ธ
Had a blast this weekend with some brilliant young innovators in the space!
But here's the deal: we need MORE youth/family in 2024. Let's shape the future together!
Gm dreamersโก๏ธ
Being a teen entrepreneur myself, I know that teenagers are natural dreamers.
It's important to never let anyone crush those dreams. Keep dreaming big and chasing your passions!๐ช
Just had the most incredible time at the
@worldofwomennft
meetup in Japan! ๐ฏ๐ต
Met so many amazing people and had an absolute blast! ๐โจ Can't believe how much fun we had!
HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY๐
Kanpai๐ฅ
Finally got to meet
@gmoneyNFT
๐ฅ Thanks for inspiring the next generation!
I hope I'm one of the first 200 check-ins to claim some $DEGEN ๐ See you tomorrow!
Being a teen entrepreneur myself, I know that teens are natural dreamers.
It's important to never let anyone crush those dreams. Keep dreaming big and chasing your passions! ๐ช
GM web3! โ๏ธ
Had the most amazing time in Tokyo, surrounded by incredible people in real life again๐ฅ
Missing all the fantastic folks I met at VeeCon and NFTNYC who couldn't be here today. Can't wait to reunite with everyone soon!
Just wrapped up an amazing week with some incredible women/youth in the space! ๐
But let's be real: we need MORE women/youth here.
The support is strong, but the ratio isn't. Let's work together to shape a more inclusive future! ๐ช
Best 16th birthday present ever! Had the most incredible time at
@NFT_NYC
๐ฝ
It was my first solo trip, but I met many amazing people who helped make it an incredible experience.
From the inspiring artists to the community, thanks everyone for making this trip unforgettableโก๏ธ
Feeling inspired after an amazing first day at
@NFT_NYC
๐ฝ
As a teenage artist, it was great to connect with like-minded creatives and learn from other innovators.
The Web3 community is so inclusive and supportive - here is today's recap๐งต
Absolutely enjoyed my time at NFTNYC! It's amazing how much fun Web3 can be, even with a busy schedule and school workโก๏ธThank you to everyone who made my trip so wonderful๐
Web3 has proven to be an incredibly inclusive space, unlike any other.
At NFTNYC, I had the pleasure of meeting countless amazing individuals.
Back when I was 14 and running a video editing business, I often faced judgment based on my age, which was incredibly frustrating.
๐ Exciting News! ๐
Thrilled to announce that I've been selected as a speaker for
@NFT_NYC
๐๏ธ Can't wait to share insights and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
See you there! LFG๐
Gm web3โก๏ธToday's my first day back to school after an amazing time at
@veecon
I met so many incredible people and wish I could've stayed longer! Nervous about missing some classes๐ฌ
To all the artists out there,
I want to let you know that I'm here to support you all, especially minority artists.
If you're willing to join forces with me, please reply to this tweet.
Thank you.
GM. Finally launched the
#ArtBasket
initiative to highlight amazing artists worldwide.
I've been working very hard lately and I'm a little bit sick but still pushing through. I hope artists get more opportunities through this initiative.
SHOW US YOUR ART!
Iris DAO introduces
#ArtBasket
, our artist empowerment system.
Today, we acquire $1000 of art.
Every month, we acquire artworks from diverse groups, and our community helps curate them.
This initiative aims to bring back the digital art culture and support
gm web3! Woke up feeling grateful for another year of life and can't believe I'm now 16! And to top it off, my parents surprised me with a ticket to
@NFT_NYC
!! Who's going??
Missing 5 days of school before AP tests and SATs?
It was totally worth it for NFTNYC.
Met so many amazing people and found so many opportunities. Thank you everyone๐ฉท
GM! โ๏ธ
Yesterday was a special day for me! I did my first panel with amazing art enthusiasts! ๐จโจ
Thanks to everyone who came and supported us! ๐
Just had a blast at ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ๐ช๐๐๐ฏ: ๐ก๐ข ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐ก๐ฌ๐๐บ๐ธ
Thanks for the wild ride
@memeland
@ForbesWeb3
@phaverapp
@nodemonkes
@TakeOverIRL
!
Met some wonderful people there too ๐ซถ
gm, everyone! โ๏ธ I'm over the moon because:
1. I get to talk about diversity at NFTNYC 2024 as a speaker!
2. My art is going to be shown there too! ๐จโจ
So pumped for these awesome opportunities!
1 year ago, I launched
@TeenageNFT
to empower young creators๐Teens face skepticism in business and lack inclusion. But we're here to change that!
Join us in redefining the game, breaking barriers, and creating a space where young minds shine!
Crypto has changed my world.
Going from just a high school student to meeting some of the world's most famous entrepreneurs feels like a miracle.
Days spent facing my computer at the desk in my school dormitory - those moments became the gateway to meeting people from all
Just snagged original hand-drawn art by the legendary artists
@sabet
and
@drainedeye
!
Their talent knows no bounds.
Collecting art and witnessing the creative process firsthand is truly exciting.
Good morning, iris fam! ๐ธ๐
Just scrolling through posts from NFT PARIS and feeling a bit nostalgic. Missing all the wonderful people. Can't wait for the day we reunite! ๐ค๐
Happy International Women's Day! ๐
Gratitude to all the amazing women out there for their incredible contributions and achievements.
Your strength, passion, and resilience shape the world in extraordinary ways. Thank you! ๐ช
Unforgettable words.
"There's no way we can trust a 14 yo kid with a job."
These were the words spoken to me when I was 14 and running a video editing business. Without even assessing my video editing skills, this person uttered these words.
Fast forward two years from that
Just attended the One Love NYC Art Exhibition! ๐จ
The artists selected by
@OneLoveArtDAO
were awesome! So much diversity in art! Met some cool people too!
Great to meet their founders
@Jeni_Pepen
and
@_sarkism
. Loved what they're doing! Proud to support artists.
@garyvee
Iโll be so happy if I get one! But my dad was inspired by Veecon that he joined web3 for the first time 2 days before and created his wallet. So, i want him to have his first NFT!!
Mine: 0x81d9bFAef5CB2fbc89E1f1Bf34502842A8adaa48
Dad:
0xab50e9907b1c44410f394b31ff7a6227430af181
Gm web3โก๏ธToday's my first day back to school after an amazing time in NYC.
I met so many incredible people and wish I could've stayed longer!
Nervous about missing some classes๐ฌ
Unforgettable words.
"There's no way we can trust a 14 yo kid with a job."
These were the words spoken to me when I was 14 and running a video editing business. Without even assessing my video editing skills, this person uttered these words.
Fast forward two years from
Counting down the hours until
@NFT_NYC
! ๐
Excited to showcase my art and speak on Friday, highlighting the importance of diversity.
DM me if you're attending and want to connect!
I was so glad to hear people at NFTNYC telling me my English was perfect.
Two and a half years ago, I came to Canada alone to study. My main reason for making this decision was to be able to speak English and meet great people in the web3 community.
At that time, the Japanese
LET'S GOOOOO ๐ฅ
Just got 2777 $degen for basically just chillin at the pop-up store.
Never had another clothing company hook me up like this. Huge shoutout to the whole
@9dccxyz
crew.
Eagerly waiting to see what's next ๐
I believe supporting artists isn't just about purchasing their work. While it makes them happy, that happiness might not last long.
What really matters in supporting artists is giving them ongoing help and learning opportunities.
That's why I believe
@thehugxyz
is the best
GM and GN from Tokyo ๐
My last year of high school is starting soon, and Iโm getting ready for it. Just a few more days left here. Thanks to everyone supporting me on this journey. ๐ค