Web3 CMO Stories Money, Meaning, and Mindfulness: Redefining Success in Crypto S5 | E30
Francisco Quartin de Macedo shares his journey from sports betting at 14 to managing millions in crypto trading, and how his pursuit of meaning led him to create a purpose-driven hedge fund after achieving financial freedom.
• Starting with sports betting at 14 years old provided financial independence and a different relationship with money
• Questioning purpose after financial success led to deep work with psychologists and neuroscience exploration
• Being neurodivergent (ADHD) provides hyper-focus capabilities but requires conscious management
• Shifting from quantity to quality in relationships has paradoxically expanded his network more effectively
• Leadership evolution from reactive impatience to strategic patience through self-awareness
• Creating a hedge fund focused on using profits for positive change rather than luxury consumption
• Finding Bitcoin investors share values of freedom and consciousness beyond just financial returns
• Web3's problems stem from human nature, not the technology itself
• Balancing ruthless execution with being present for his children remains his ongoing challenge
Connect with Francisco on LinkedIn to learn more about his fund at NHD Capital. For an intimate gathering of founders, VCs and creators in Portugal, check out the Sintra Synergies retreat at www.sintrasynergies.com.
This episode was recorded during a walk in Sintra on June 18, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/money-meaning-and-mindfulness-redefining-success-in-crypto