Galaxy Brains The College Kids Are Alright with Evan Solomon
Oct 2, 2025
Evan Solomon, Chief of Staff at Portal Ventures and founder of College.xyz, discusses his mission to connect college students with the blockchain industry. He highlights the success of the Midwest Blockchain Conference, focusing on student interests in blockchain and the importance of practical education. Meanwhile, Beimnet Abebe, a market commentator from Galaxy Trading, analyzes gold's recent rally and Bitcoin's performance relative to it. He also addresses the economic impacts of a potential U.S. government shutdown on the markets.
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Sponsor Students To Build Pipeline
- Subsidize student attendance to widen access and build community buy‑in.
- Use sponsor funds to cover tickets and travel so students can attend with low or no cost.
Campus Interest Follows Market Cycles
- Student interest in crypto is cyclical and driven by market prices.
- Club applications fall in bear markets even when clubs run strong programs.
Teach Then Place Students Into Teams
- Run a structured multi‑week curriculum then funnel students into specialized teams.
- Use governance, consulting, investments and dev teams to create real industry pathways.
