Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Regan Bozman – Defensible Moats in Crypto at Lattice Capital (Manager Meetings, 34)
Jul 7, 2022
Regan Bozman, General Partner at Lattice Capital and former first employee at CoinList, shares his journey in the crypto world. He discusses the challenges of early-stage investments and how Lattice builds defensible moats for startups. Regan dives into decentralized finance and NFTs, spotlighting successful projects like Instadap and OpenSea. He emphasizes the importance of founder credibility and disciplined strategies amid rising competition. His reflections on entrepreneurship and simplicity provide listeners with motivation and insight into the evolving crypto landscape.
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Early Entrepreneurial Experiences
- Regan Bozman's early entrepreneurial attempts included a college merchandise business shut down by trademark issues.
- He later joined Handybook (Handy) as the first employee, witnessing its growth to a $100M-funded company.
Bridgewater Internship
- Regan Bozman interned at Bridgewater Associates but found the culture of brutal honesty unsuitable.
- He realized his dislike for corporate environments and staring at computers all day.
90 VC Rejections
- Regan Bozman tried to start a platform for on-demand workers but faced rejection from 90 VCs.
- He joined AngelList to understand venture capital better, leading him to the crypto space.