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A New Era in Crypto: Product-led Founders Take Over | Roundup

This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss diverging institutional and crypto-native sentiment, exchange innovation, and how founder archetypes are shifting toward operators, and product-led builders. They also cover AI’s impact on execution and evolving crypto venture dynamics, fund sizing, and distribution-led value add.


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Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(03:25) Crypto Founder & investor Change Up

(15:53) Canton Ad

(16:32) Founder Archetypes

(38:34) Canton Ad

(39:11) Crypto’s Talent Pool

(43:29) Crypto Venture Today

(1:07:18) Closing Comments

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Xavier, Myles, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. 

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