Diogo Mónica on building company 'cult-ure' and lessons for startup founders

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

00:00 Introduction

03:44 Macro & Geopolitical Risks

04:39 Buying the Dip

06:20 VC Conviction

09:20 Mónica's Background

18:19 Startup Culture

23:58 Building Crypto Companies

26:13 Advice for Founders

33:44 2024 VC Landscape

38:19 Consumer Crypto Apps

41:31 Crypto x AI

47:11 Predictions

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