Welcome to our new website!
Aug. 30, 2023

Building for the Creator Economy: How Calaxy is Charting a New Future with Rusty Matveev

Building for the Creator Economy: How Calaxy is Charting a New Future with Rusty Matveev

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, and how Calaxy is building a platform to empower creators. Rusty also shares insights on the rise of Web3 and the resurgence of the Metaverse, the network characteristics that social media platforms look for when choosing a blockchain to build on, the importance of good user experience in the development of decentralized platforms, and the future of the creative economy.

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy.

Join them as they:
  • Talk about Rusty’s journey to Calaxy
  • Weigh in on the rise of Web3 and the resurgence of the Metaverse
  • Delve into how Calaxy is building a platform to empower creators
  • Shine a light on the importance of user experience in Web3
  • Unpack how Calaxy is contributing to the future of the creative economy 
  • Discuss network characteristics for social media platforms
  • Explore what’s on the horizon for Calaxy


Rusty Matveev is the Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy, a next-generation social marketplace revolutionizing creator monetization and fan engagement by connecting them through curated content, communication forums, and digital collectibles. Rusty has a background in entrepreneurship, investing, and software development.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts; instructions on how to do this are here.