Mert Mumtaz: Solana, Company Building, Culture, Incentives, and Risk Taking

In this conversation, Mert, co-founder and CEO of Helius, shares his journey from working at Coinbase to founding a developer platform for the Solana ecosystem. He discusses the challenges of building a startup, the importance of hiring passionate individuals, and the unique culture at Helius that fosters remote work and team dynamics. Mert emphasizes the significance of risk-taking in entrepreneurship and the need for a strong written culture in a remote-first company. He shares insights on integrating AI into workflows, the importance of building a company culture from the ground up, and his approach to writing that fosters engagement. Mert also delves into the technicalities of Solana, explaining why he believes in its potential and addressing the incentive problems prevalent in the crypto space.