RFS: Crypto Edition with Imran Khan and Qiao Wang

Today’s episode of Request for Startups features

* Imran Khan, co-founder of Alliance, crypto accelerator and founder network, and co-host of the Good Game podcast. @lmrankhan on X

* Qiao Wang, co-founder of Alliance, crypto accelerator and founder network, and co-host of the Good Game podcast. Previously Messari, Tower Research. @qwqiaoon X

* Sean Linehan:CEO of Exec.com, previously VP Product at Flexport. @seanlinehan on X

* Erik Torenberg: Investor, Founder of Turpentine.co. @eriktorenberg on X

In this conversation, Imran and Qiao join Erik and Sean to analyze the opportunities in Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and AI. They explain how they would navigate the space, how they see the role of incumbents, and how to evolve a strategy in crypto. What will you build?

Please note, this conversation was recorded in 2023. Also we highly recommend checking out Imran and Qiao’s podcast, Good Game

Request for Startups is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:22)  Evolution of Alliance and the crypto investment landscape

(01:30) Impact of DeFi

(01:49O The Rise of NFTs

(03:22) The Threat to Crypto Incumbents 

(06:18) Whitespace in Consumer Applications

(07:44) Speculation 

(11:16) The Power of Communities

(14:35) Hype Cycle and Overcorrection

(20:26) Web3

(26:25) The Future of DeFi and Mainstream Adoption

(33:36) There’s a Game for Everybody

(35:20) Future Predictions