During his talk at Art Basel, Wil was asked about the three things that he would advise someone launching an NFT project to focus on and why. Today our hosts share their answers. Tune in for some insightful information on business plans, missions, and understanding your ‘why’, along with plenty of examples of what people in the industry have done right and wrong. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Why do you need to have a business plan if you are launching an NFT project? [01:17] Why you should lead with your mission and not how you’re going to make money. [02:51] Why you can’t copy what every ..read more

ChatGPT is an AI chat interface that is incredibly useful and time-saving. Today our hosts discuss how this and other forms of AI relate to Web3. Tuning in you’ll hear about how ChatGPT works, the research Wil did into how AI can help enhance Web3, and what Wil was able to achieve using AI. Tune in for a better understanding of AI and Web3 as well as speculations on where this kind of technology is likely to take us in the near future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:05] Wil’s thoughts on AI and Web3 [00:19] The research Wil did into how AI can help enhance Web3. [01:08] Some context into ChatGP ..read more

Nike’s RTFKT has been teasing a drop of metal boxes that were at some point valued at 2+ETH. What this product actually ended up being was a 0.1ETH discount that would be applied upon the purchase of Nike’s new self-lacing shoes (which are not available for shipping outside of the USA). In this episode, our hosts discuss the anger that this caused, the tension between Nike’s corporate background and Web3’s focus on the community, and how they can improve loyalty among their Web3 community going forward. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:07] The backstory to RTFKT’s horrendous merch drop. [00:43] T ..read more

Last year’s NFT or Art Basel was the height of the NFT market. Having just returned from NFT Basel 2022, Eric and Wil share their views on this year’s event and what it says about the NFT market going forward. Tune in to find out what Eric and Wil gained from this year’s NFT Basel and why they are cautiously optimistic about the NFT space. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:04] Some background into last year’s NFT Basel. [00:40] Wil’s take on this year’s NFT Basel. [01:07] The types of meetings Wilson attended. [01:55] The geographic limitations of NFT Basel in Miami. [02:14] Eric’s experience of l ..read more

When you are dealing with anger from your community, it’s important to take a step back and gain perspective. In today's conversation, we unpack the difference between useful feedback and unwarranted anger, and how to determine when you should engage. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] An overview of the anger we’ve been seeing in our communities. [00:29] Examples of when Wil chooses not to engage with anger in his community. [01:28] Why you need to protect your mental health. [02:07] How to differentiate between respectful feedback and unwarranted angry comments. [02:40] How a member of Wil’s ..read more

Traveling for an extended period of time, whether it’s to attend an event or go on holiday, can be incredibly invigorating. In today’s episode, Eric breaks down his recent three-week trip in which he visited Dublin, London, and New York. He breaks down what he learned from attending conferences in each city, and offers his advice for anyone looking to travel more by being hired to speak. To learn more about our key takeaways from long periods of travel, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:26] The conferences that Eric recently spoke at in Dublin, London, and New York. [0 ..read more

Time management is something every founder needs to come to grips with. The “work hard, play later” mentality can be a really dangerous one to fall into, and today, we discuss ways to manage your time effectively to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Tune in for our personal time management goals and tactics. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:08] Who inspired the topic of today’s episode? [00:43] What entrepreneurs get wrong when it comes to time management. [01:54] Our time management strategies and goals. Tweetables: “Time block is a really important tactic.” — @wilxlee [0:02:28] “Not taking contro ..read more

Winter is coming and, as founders, we need to prepare to weather the storm. With the recent mass layoffs and hiring freezes in the Web3 space, it’s important to stay level-headed as a leader and do your best to steer the ship in the right direction. In this episode, we discuss strategies for staying afloat, and the qualities required to do so. Stay tuned for our prediction for the future of NFT projects! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:07] Recent news: Meta layoffs, strikes, and hiring freezes. [00:35] What to do as founders, to survive the winter. [02:09] Whether or not it’s a good strategy to ..read more

The FTX saga has really drained confidence in the crypto space. In this episode, we examine the implications for founders and the industry at large. We speculate about the cause of FTX’s undoing and the lessons that can be learned from it. Tune in to find out how, despite its negative implications, this collapse may actually benefit the industry in the long run! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:17] The FTX saga explained. [00:52] The role of leverage in their undoing. [02:20] What they’re doing to try to bounce back. [02:30] The implications for founders and the industry at large. [03:42] Lessons ..read more

Staff turnover is never comfortable, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. In this episode, we examine our experiences of turnover against the backdrop of the current labor market in the web3 space. The market has evolved significantly in the past ten years, and today, we look at what that means for employers and discuss ways to smooth the turnover process. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:11] The challenge of employee turnover. [00:49] The current labor market in the web3 space. [01:39] The Fed Put explained. [02:04] The evolution of the labor market in the world of technology. [03:02] What the curren ..read more