Episode 190 - Web3 Founders’ Playbook: Expert Advice from Top Crypto Innovators

In episode 190, we bring together top advice from 10 past guests from across diverse industries including billion-dollar founders, grassroots community leaders, and pioneers on what it really takes to build in Web3.

We explore:

1. How Web3 builders stay focused and resilient in an industry that moves at lightning speed.
2. The biggest lessons on community, leadership, and team-building from top Web3 founders.
3. Key insights on navigating regulatory uncertainty, scaling projects, and building sustainable impact.

We hear from

• Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa
• Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund
• Professor Tonya Evans – Web3 Author, Lawyer, and Educator
• Jan (Puncar) Brezina, Co-Author of How to DAO
• Dr. Friederike Ernst, Co-Founder of Gnosis and Gnosis Pay
• Afo, Steward at Greenpill Dev Guild 
• James Kiernan, Head of Community at Octant
• Juan Carlos Bell, Project Lead at Gravity DAO
• J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker
• Jimi Cohen, Founder of Treegens and World Record Tree Planter

--Key Takeaways--

1. Stay Agile and Focused: Web3 moves fast, and successful founders must stay flexible, prioritize what truly matters, and avoid reinventing the wheel on things that don’t need innovation. Focus on your mission, iterate quickly, and be prepared for market shifts.
2. Community is Everything: A strong community is the backbone of any Web3 project. Engaging actively, building transparent feedback loops, and including your community in decision-making fosters long-term support, trust, and sustainability.
3. Build for the Long Term: Whether it's regulatory uncertainty, bear markets, or rapid technological changes, successful founders focus on resilience. The best builders stay committed through highs and lows, ensuring their vision outlasts short-term cycles.

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