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Nikil Viswanathan: Leading the Fastest-Growing Company in History
Oct 10, 2023
Nikil Viswanathan, Co-Founder and CEO of Alchemy, talks about speed and consistency in entrepreneurship, the future of blockchain, the best time to start a company, his favorite memories at Stanford, and his advice for college students.
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- The importance of speed and consistency over time in entrepreneurship.
- The potential depth of impact that can be achieved through building foundational technologies like blockchain.
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Nikhil's Journey from Stanford to Co-Founding Alchemy
Nikhil Vishunathan, the co-founder of Alchemy, shares his journey from graduating Stanford with degrees in computer science to becoming the CEO of the fastest growing company in history. Focused on making a massive impact on the world, Nikhil discusses the importance of creating products that can touch the lives of millions and improve their daily experiences. He highlights how his personal loneliness after college inspired him to create a sense of community through technology and ultimately led to the creation of the number one app in the app store. Despite the challenges and lack of external validation during the early years, Nikhil and his co-founder persevered, driven by their passion for building and impacting people's lives.
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