Frankie Le Nguyen, founder of Staging Labs, shares his journey into the startup world after losing $10K to a crypto scam. He delves into how personal experiences can fuel innovation and the pitfalls of following Lean Startup principles too rigidly. Frankie recounts the struggles of validating market needs amid shifting crypto sentiments, the challenges of partnerships, and the emotional toll of product failure. With insights on customer alignment and navigating the world of scams, his story is a compelling mix of ambition and hard lessons learned.