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Tiago Costa Alves 🚀, founder of Librarian Inc, offers insights on the shift from corporate life to leading a startup. The freedom of being your own boss comes with a new challenge: staying disciplined without the structure of a corporate environment. 💼 Founders, discipline is key. Focus on the tasks that truly drive progress, and stay committed to them. In the startup world, staying on course is what sets you apart. 💡 For more inspiring founder stories and case studies, subscribe to our global newsletter! 🌟 https://bit.ly/LI2NL #FounderStories #StartupWisdom #BLOCK71Global

Why do crypto startups fail? One of the most disheartening ways to fail is surely to hit all the early milestones (PMF, TVL >$X, narrative, user growth etc.) only for everything to come crashing down because you have no idea how to run an organization with more than 10 or 20 people in it. Ceri Power has scaled multiple major Web3 companies through hypergrowth, including household name Chainlink (and possibly the highest headcount team that's not a CEX? Don't quote me on that). So I was really excited to speak to Ceri not only about the process of scaling itself, but what early-stage founders should be doing to set themselves up for success when the time comes. One of those things is the formalization of culture as the team grows. 👇 Full episode releasing tomorrow 👀

My client got funding worth $5Million in just 7 days! Let’s take it from the start: → She was from Sweden. → Had a startup revolving around the most volatile industry you can imagine, crypto. → She wanted to make a solid pitch deck and thus reached out to me. But here’s the twist, she had only 7 days. 7 days before she pitched her investors. “Making a pitch deck in 7 days, that too for such a volatile startup! Too risky!” But I went for it anyway. And here’s how I turned out: → Investors were impressed. → She asked for $5Million. → And she got it. Without negotiation! Startup owners, you still think getting funding is difficult? Here’s my offer: Secure your funding within 180 days, guaranteed! Or Free Upgrade Until You Succeed! DM me “funding” and I will send you more details.

Never underestimate the power of socializing with mom! Today, I took some time to catch up with my mom over coffee, and it reminded me how important it is to stay connected with family, no matter how busy life gets. 🧡 In the fast-paced world of crypto, startups, and growth, we often forget to pause and connect with those who ground us. Talking with my mom today gave me a fresh perspective, not just on life, but on business too. Her advice? “Success is great, but remember to enjoy the journey.” Wise words! So, here's a reminder: Take a break from the hustle and make time for those who matter. Sometimes, the best strategy sessions don’t happen in boardrooms—they happen over coffee with loved ones. ☕️

95% of crypto startups fail. So, what sets the successful ones apart? Swipe through ➡️ to see how Auros Ventures, led by Julien Auchecorne, changes the investor-founder dynamic, focusing on long-term value, operational expertise, and essential discussions that contribute to success in the Web3 landscape. Let’s build a stronger, more sustainable future for Web3 — together.

What makes a startup founder successful? Elad Gil, one of Silicon Valley’s greatest investors weighs in. He was an investor in AirBnB, Stripe, Anduril, Coinbase, and Samsara, just to name a few. Full video in comments 👇

In every #bullmarket, the winners aren’t made overnight—they’re built in the bear. The startups that thrive are the ones that quietly prepare: building communities, refining tokenomics, optimizing their strategies, and planning their breakout moments. #Tokenomics is the backbone of every successful Web3 project. It’s not just about token supply or allocation—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲. Startups with strong tokenomics will capture attention, secure investor confidence, and drive real engagement when the market takes off. If you haven’t already, now is the time to fine-tune your token strategy. Don’t let weak tokenomics hold you back when the bull run begins. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: https://lnkd.in/g3FX37K9 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠?

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗖 𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹? Y Combinator has funded companies now worth over $600B, including Stripe, Airbnb, and Coinbase. They invest $500K in early-stage startups and transform them grow. Zai Shi, Co-Founder of Stack Auth (YC S24), talks about what makes YC different: - Exceptional founder community - Laser focus on what matters - Unmatched network of alumni Have you ever applied to YC?

As 2024 winds down, it’s clear this year has been anything but easy for Web3 startups. → Rising competition tested our innovation → Market volatility pushed us to redefine resilience → Building trust in a skeptical environment became a priority Yet, through all the hurdles, Web3 startups have shown unparalleled determination to shape the future of decentralized tech. If you’ve navigated these challenges, take a moment to reflect on the progress you’ve made. Sometimes, survival in a tough market is the biggest success. Here’s to learning from the struggles of 2024 and entering 2025 with stronger strategies, bigger visions, and unstoppable momentum. How has 2024 shaped your Web3 journey? Let’s share and grow together. 💬 #web3 #crypto #2025 #marketing #web3marketing #ghanvaazwar

Innovation ALWAYS wins over iteration. Join me at TOKEN2049 to get insights on the new lending product for VCs & founders that we're rolling out at MarsBase | Liquidity and yield protocol this autumn! Here's one fact: There are BILLIONS of dollars in locked liquidity in Web3. After numerous talks with our current client base, brainstorming sessions with YAY Network, experts from Outlier Ventures, Impossible Finance, and many other of our advisors & mentors, one thing became clear: This liquidity HAS TO BE UNLOCKED and put to work. Imagine all the new innovative startups, scaling initiatives, and good causes that could be funded if $200B+ become available to investors and founders. We've got a few secrets up the sleeves – let's brainstorm and build together!