Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders S11 E8: Jesse Pollak, Base & Coinbase
Jul 15, 2025
Jesse Pollak, the creator of BASE and former head of consumer products at Coinbase, shares his fascinating journey from competitive soccer to the crypto world. He reveals the challenges of scaling blockchain technology and the need for robust infrastructure. Pollak also discusses the inspiration behind BASE, aiming to democratize access to blockchain solutions. Insights into building effective tech teams and leveraging AI for engineering workflows showcase his innovative approach to overcoming hurdles in the fast-paced crypto landscape.
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Base as New Internet Foundation
- Base is a foundational layer two blockchain built on Ethereum's EVM.
- It aims to be a scalable, open platform fueling a new global internet economy.
Open Source Enables Composability
- Crypto platforms like Base are fully open source and composable.
- This openness enables builders to freely build on and innovate over each other's work.
Mission-Driven Roadmap with Builder Feedback
- Anchor your roadmap in a clear mission and vision.
- Combine this with constant feedback from hundreds of builders to focus on highest impact features.