Founder Mode How Not to Run a Startup with Bobby Evans
EPISODE 26
Bobby Evans goes inversion-first on startup failure modes—from overhiring and bonus wars to vanity metrics, misaligned influencers, and shipping the wrong features. We dig into crypto betting’s realities, why credibility and payouts matter more than hype, the cost of public financialization, and how to protect thinking time, delegate, and avoid perfectionism that delays MVPs. Evans closes with location and personal-brand lessons: build where the network is and productize the founder early.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Think time over busy calendars
06:45 – Hard-earned lessons from crypto betting
12:01 – Growth tactics that backfire
18:43 – Red flags and credibility in the space
25:22 – Location, personal branding, and founder advice
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