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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.

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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.

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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

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Key Takeaways

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‍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.

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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.

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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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Full Episodes:

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Episode 185 - Masa Network - Crypto-Powered AI Agents and Fair AI through Decentralization

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Episode 188 - Blockchain Founders Fund - Building in Web3: Lessons from Supporting 180 Crypto Startups

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Episode 153 - Leveling the economic playing field with Web3, ft. Prof Tonya Evans

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Episode 189 - How to DAO: Practical Strategies for Building High Impact Web3 Communities

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Episode 178 - Gnosis 3.0 - Building Inclusive Crypto Solutions for Real-World Financial Use Cases

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Trailblazers of Octant Episode #4 - Greenpill Dev Guild - Scaling the Regen Movement with Web3 Coordination Tools

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Trailblazers of Octant #1 - Building a Sustainable Web3 Public Goods Funding Ecosystem with Octant

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Impact on Optimism #4 - Gravity DAO - Resolving Conflict and Building Trust in Web3 Communities

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Episode 181 - Raiinmaker - How Blockchain is Shaping the Next Generation of Ethical AI Innovation

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Episode 158 - Treegens - Decentralized, Permissionless Tree Planting with World Record Tree Planter Jimi Cohen

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Episode Time Stamps:

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02:05 - Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa

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03:55 - Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund

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07:05 - Professor Tonya Evans – Web3 Author, Lawyer, and Educator

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10:50 - Jan (Puncar) Brezina, Co-Author of How to DAO

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13:55 - Dr. Friederike Ernst, Co-Founder of Gnosis and Gnosis Pay

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18:45 - Afo, Steward at Greenpill Dev Guild

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20:15 - James Kiernan, Head of Community at Octant

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21:30 - Juan Carlos Bell, Project Lead at Gravity DAO

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23:40 - J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker

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26:25 - Jimi Cohen, Founder of Treegens and World Record Tree Planter

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DISCLAIMER

While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More available HERE.