Paul Baharet -
March 07, 2025
Let's be honest, the idea of "securitizing creativity" also raises immediate and important questions. Does putting an investment price tag on a piece of journalism or art risk reducing its intrinsic cultural or civic value to mere financial potential?
Paul Baharet -
February 23, 2025
This article lets the proverbial cat out of the bag. Discusses the key problem and most importantly, it offers a solution. We confront the elephant in the room and go over the mechanics of the creative economy. This is the logical first step to a proposed paradigm shift. A true new way to look at things.
Paul Baharet -
December 27, 2024
Immediate wins fade fast. At InHouse Journal, we’re building with patient capital—an ecosystem where trust, community, and lasting impact guide how journalism and creative work are funded. Discover our vision for systemic change.
Paul Baharet -
December 25, 2024
Now, let's be realistic. Building a platform that seamlessly handles regulated investments in creative projects, tracks content-specific revenue, manages payouts, fosters community, and maintains high editorial standards is incredibly complex. Let's explore it together.
Paul Baharet -
December 10, 2024
Does the direct subscription model solve every challenge, especially for funding ambitious, time-consuming, or costly creative work? What about deep investigative journalism that takes months? Or intricate narrative art projects? Or consistent, professional reporting covering our own Austin neighborhoods?
Paul Baharet -
November 05, 2024
How do we, collectively, decide how to value creative work? Are engagement metrics the best or only way? Is there a place for enabling communities to directly invest in the stories, art, and journalism they believe are essential?
Paul Baharet -
September 10, 2024
Is just focusing on the bottom line enough anymore? Can we design businesses, platforms, and investment models where creating positive change isn't just a side effect, but a core driver of sustainable success?
Paul Baharet -
August 16, 2024
A glimpse at the next evolution of creator funding: moving beyond fixed perks to models that let backers share in a work’s success—offering real upside, liquidity, and aligned incentives for high-impact projects.
