Mathew Patrick Heggem (he/him) is the Founder & CEO of 10kCreators, a social enterprise whose mission is to help 10,000 creators discover financial wellness through mentorship, training, community, and access to critical resources. As both an artist and entrepreneur, this work is personal. After having survived the life of an NYC starving artist and navigating his way through the world of small business, he created 10kCreators to help other artists avoid the mistakes he’s made.