Lightspeed The Solana Incubator: Finding Crypto's Next Breakthrough App | Emon Motamedi
May 30, 2025
Emon Motamedi, Head of Solana Incubator, shares insights on fostering innovation in the crypto space. He discusses how to discover breakthrough ideas and emphasizes the significance of product-market fit in crypto startups. Emon provides valuable advice for founders navigating the evolving landscape, including the balance between launching tokens and achieving sustainable models. The conversation also highlights real-world applications of blockchain technology and the importance of community collaboration in launching impactful projects.
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Growing Competition Spurs Innovation
- The Solana ecosystem is increasingly competitive, with many teams entering established spaces like aggregators and lending.
- This competition drives innovation beyond basic services toward more novel applications.
Structured Idea Generation Methods
- Use thematic brainstorming frameworks like "7 deadly sins" or "stages of a relationship" to spark diverse startup ideas.
- Combine tech trends with industries in a matrix to find unique idea intersections for innovation.
Build Sustainable Crypto Businesses
- Avoid chasing short-term crypto trends that fade quickly; build sustainable businesses with long-term vision.
- Focus on earning on-chain revenues and profitability rather than fleeting hype or rapid token price increases.