Mark (@mark_irisdao) • Hey

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I’m only 17 and not even an adult yet, but I’ve noticed that as people get older, fewer of them step out of their comfort zones to join new communities. I’ve been pushing myself to study abroad from Japan and place myself in challenging environments. But it seems like as we age, it gets harder for many. Our accomplishments and experiences shield us from criticism, and we tend to stick with the same familiar people. Stepping out of our comfort zones takes courage, but it ultimately helps us grow.
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 moment. No regrets whatsoever. I'm truly glad I didn't give up back then. Now, I run my own DAO and support minority artists going through similar experiences. Yesterday, I launched a website with information about Iris NFTs and allowlist application. This is a huge step for me as I aim to support artists with the proceeds from this NFT project. I aim to create a world where judgment based on age, gender, or race doesn't exist. If you would like to be a part of this initiative, please sign up for the allowlist: https://irisdao.deform.cc/allowlist/ Let's change the world together🚀
It’s 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 👉http://irisdao.xyz Our mission is to bring about a revolution in the issue of diversity. Currently, artists from various minority groups encounter barriers that hinder their full potential due to biases related to age, gender, race, and other factors. These limitations result in unequal opportunities for minority artists, creating a significant lack of diversity. Even my self faced criticism and hardship solely based on his age. They judged me without acknowledging his skills. We focus on providing support to minority groups, offering new opportunities and platforms for self-expression. In this tough bear market, we've been dedicated to building a platform that truly supports artists. We're not trying to ride any trends; we genuinely care about artists and are here to offer our support. If you would like to be a part of this initiative, please sign up for the allowlist: http://irisdao.deform.cc/allowlist We eagerly await your cooperation.
One year ago today, Gary Vee 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. Can't wait to see you again, Gary!
Hey Phaver. Let me introduce myself. My name is Mark and I am a 17-year-old artist and CEO of Iris DAO. When I was 13, I became interested in business and started a video editing business. However, people judged me based on my age, and I faced many challenges. Undeterred, I later ventured into Web3 and founded Iris DAO to support artists struggling due to their age, gender, or race, drawing from my own experiences. I started Iris DAO with the desire to change a world where people are judged based on aspects like age, gender, and race. In fact, I've experienced being laughed at due to my age several times, and it was incredibly tough. That's why I started this DAO with the goal of solving such issues and promoting diversity and inclusivity. It's been almost three years since I entered Web3, and I've truly been helped by so many people. Thank you all so much, always. And now, it's my turn to give back. Through my dedicated project, Iris DAO, I hope to help even more minority artists. In about a month from now, we're planning to launch Iris NFT. If you're genuinely interested in joining, please let me know. Thank you.
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