Building company 'cult-ure' and lessons for startup founders

Diogo Mónica, General Partner, Haun Ventures

Episode 50 of Season 6 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro & Haun Ventures General Partner and Anchorage Digital Executive Chairman Diogo Mónica.

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Diogo Mónica is the founder and executive chairman of Anchorage Digital, and a general partner at Haun Ventures.

In this episode, Chaparro and Diogo discuss how culture and intensity are crucial in building successful teams and companies in the crypto industry.

Outline

Introduction
Macro & Geopolitical Risks
Buying the Dip
VC Conviction
Mónica's Background
Startup Culture
Building Crypto Companies
Advice for Founders
2024 VC Landscape
Consumer Crypto Apps
Crypto x AI
Predictions

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