CRYPTO 101 Ep. 178 - XYO Network 101: Displacing GPS w/ Co-founder Scott Scheper
Nov 19, 2018
Scott Scheper, co-founder of XYO Network, is on a mission to revolutionize GPS using blockchain technology. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey from a class clown to a crypto pioneer, sharing insights on resilience and personal growth. The podcast dives into the importance of combating GPS spoofing, and highlights the impact of authentic marketing strategies. Scheper also emphasizes educating newcomers in the crypto space to protect against scams and reveals how XYO aims to enhance trust in location data through decentralization.
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Scott's Early Career
- Scott Scheper, from Orange County, CA, had a difficult time finding a job after graduating with a finance degree in 2008.
- He self-taught technology, created 'Yonkly', and was eventually hired by his future XYO co-founder, Ari Tro.
Meeting Ari and Yon2
- Ari Tro, XYO's co-founder, hired Scott despite his lack of experience, valuing his passion and drive.
- Tro's first company, Yon2, created MySpace layouts and later Facebook personalization tools.
Entrepreneurial Values
- Embrace persistence and hard work as key ingredients for entrepreneurial success.
- Cultivate a strong value system and continuously learn and create.
