Overnight Success

De: Chris Joannou Draper University
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  • We are connecting you with Web3’s vanguard, the creators and entrepreneurs shaping tomorrow. Presented by Draper University and Hosted by Chris Joannou.
    2024
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  • Building NFT marketplaces for governments around the world w/ Nikita Ngan Nguyen (Co-founder @ NFTify)

    Building NFT marketplaces for governments around the world w/ Nikita Ngan Nguyen (Co-founder @ NFTify)
    Mar 12 2025

    Episode Highlights with Timestamps:

    • [00:45] Introductions
    • [01:24] Background and Nikita’s entrepreneurial journey
    • [06:05] How to be relentless in pushing features
    • [10:35] What is NFTify, how does it work?
    • [12:23] Next wave of NFT trends.
    • [15:40] Feature prioritization & product roadmap
    • [19:00] Navigating the constant changes in the world of web3

    About Our Guest

    Nikita operates two Web3 businesses: She is the Founder & Chief Business Officer of Ekoios Technology (EkoTek ) a leading blockchain and AI consulting and services company in the Asia-Pacific region. Secondly, she is the Co-founder and CEO of NFTify, a no-code platform that enables businesses and creators to establish customizable NFT marketplaces without extensive coding knowledge.

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    • Nikita on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitangannguyen/]
    • Nikita on X/Twitter [https://x.com/NganNikita]
    • Nftify on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nftify/]
    • Nftify on X/Twitter [https://x.com/nftify_official]

    OVERNIGHT SUCCESS

    PRESENTED BY DRAPER UNIVERSITY

    HOSTED BY CHRIS JOANNOU
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    22 m
  • From 0 to $1M ARR w/ Founder-led Sales: Tal Zackon (Co-founder & CEO @ TRES Finance)

    From 0 to $1M ARR w/ Founder-led Sales: Tal Zackon (Co-founder & CEO @ TRES Finance)
    Mar 5 2025
    Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:45] Tal Zackon's Early Journey: Tal Zackon discusses moving from South Africa to Israel and his first leadership experience in the Israeli Scouts, where he managed a team to build large-scale structures, sparking his entrepreneurial spirit.[04:32] Exploring Israel’s startup scene: how its culture fosters a strong entrepreneurial mindset through chutzpah, technical skills, and resilience, driven by mandatory military service.[10:24] From VC to Growth Lead: Getting a 360 view of the startup ecosystem.Why venture capital is a great entry point for startup careers and how being a former founder adds value. An unplanned four-year journey to becoming a Principle @ F2 Venture Capital.[17:52] Being a first-time founder: The addictiveness of winning sales, building a close-knit team, and providing value to a growing user base. [20:32] Theory vs Execution: Tal shares his approach to leading TRES, emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes, making them quickly, managing founder expectations, and practicing patience throughout the process.[26:08] Origins of TRES Finance: Tal shares how his experience as a web3 investor helped him identify common challenges faced by startups. He also discusses strategies for finding early-stage customers and raising funds without a traditional pitch deck.[29:36] Customer Feedback Tactics: Tal reveals how to engage loyal beta customers for valuable insights to shape your product roadmap. Learn how to categorize them into three tiers for optimal feedback and why entrepreneurs should focus on understanding customer needs, rather than taking requests literally[32:16] Pricing Strategy Unpacked: Tal reveals how TRES evolved its pricing from competitor comparisons to a dynamic model as new features and segments emerged. Learn why flexibility is key in early pricing and how offering early discounts can build trust and anchor customers to your long-term pricing.[35:40] Product Roadmaps & Startup Pace: Tal dives into balancing long-term vision with short-term customer requests. The constant challenge of juggling features and fixes. Learn about the "gas and breaks" strategy, where fast-paced pushes for new features are balanced with periods of stabilization.[38:26] Service Provider vs. Product Vision: Tal reveals how founders can avoid becoming an agency by staying true to their product roadmap. He shares the power of manually testing features with customers before automation and stresses the importance of keeping your long-term vision intact, despite short-term pressures.[41:20] Navigating the Digital Asset Future: Tal discusses TRES's approach to navigating the ups and downs of the web3 and crypto space. He explains why digital assets are "too big to fail" despite recent market setbacks and offers words of encouragement for founders in web3. With optimism for mass adoption, Tal highlights the importance of staying focused on long-term goals.About Our GuestTal Zackon is the co-founder and CEO of Tres Finance, a Web3 financial data platform that simplifies crypto financial operations for businesses. Before founding Tres Finance, Tal gained valuable experience as a Principal at F2 Venture Capital and General Manager at SigmaLabs Accelerator. These roles gave him deep insights into the challenges startups face, especially in managing financial data.His expertise in venture capital and startup acceleration has been instrumental in Tres Finance’s rapid growth. The company has secured over $18 million in funding and driven innovations like the Financial Data Lake (FDL), which integrates data from both traditional banks and digital asset platforms.About TRES FinanceTRES Finance is a cutting-edge financial technology company revolutionizing how organizations manage Web3 financial workflows. Their platform acts as an enterprise-grade financial data lake, enabling teams to seamlessly handle processes like reconciliation, balance calculations, audit preparation, and reporting for digital assets.Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, TRES Finance has raised $18.6 million to date, including an $11 million Series A round in December 2023. Their robust platform supports CFOs, treasury teams, DeFi analysts, and executives by providing 100% asset visibility, onboarding on-chain and CeFi data sources within hours, and ensuring data integrity across operations.Resources & Links Mentioned:Follow and stay up to date with Tal Zackon:LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/talzackon/]Twitter/X [https://x.com/TalZackon] Learn more about TRES Finance:Website [https://tres.finance/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tresfinance/] Twitter [https://x.com/TresDotFinance] OVERNIGHT SUCCESSPRESENTED BY DRAPER UNIVERSITYHOSTED BY CHRIS JOANNOU
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  • The Web3 X AI Revolution w/ Cory Hymel (Former VP Product & Research @ Gigster, VP Research & Innovation @ Crowdbotics)

    The Web3 X AI Revolution w/ Cory Hymel (Former VP Product & Research @ Gigster, VP Research & Innovation @ Crowdbotics)
    Feb 26 2025

    Episode Highlights with Timestamps:

    • [01:20] Cory’s origin story his journey from studying CS, building XBOX games, catching the iOS mobile development wave and working at Gigster.
    • [13:24] Inside Gigster: championing Web3 internally and growing the Web3 vertical to account for 18% of the company’s annual revenue—from scratch.
    • [16:19] Opportunities in Web3: Cory’s take on the market’s maturation, the 2021-22 NFT bubble, blockchain infrastructure, the “Gold Rush” mentality, and untapped low-hanging opportunities.
    • [22:32] Advice for entrepreneurs: being resourceful with technical talent, strategically hiring freelancers, and effectively leveraging gig workers.
    • [25:22] The intersection of AI and blockchain: Is AI a fad? Using blockchain to validate digital ownership, protect user data from AI scraping, and manage sensitive medical data.
    • [31:25] On-chain royalty payouts for intellectual property.
    • [36:00] The dystopian implications of AI and the compounding effect of large language models (LLMs) self-training.
    • [40:36] Close

    About Our Guest

    Cory Hymel is a seasoned technologist and innovator with a track record of building and scaling impactful tech solutions. He started his journey in computer science, creating Xbox games and riding the wave of iOS mobile app development, before making his mark in the startup world.

    Cory spent pivotal years at Gigster, where he spearheaded the company’s Web3 initiatives, growing the vertical from zero to 18% of the company’s annual revenue. Throughout his career, he has been deeply involved in exploring how emerging technologies like blockchain and AI can drive innovation and solve real-world problems.

    Beyond his work at Gigster, Cory is a thought leader in blockchain, AI, and the future of digital ownership. He regularly shares insights on how these technologies intersect and shape industries, solidifying his reputation as a visionary in the tech space.

    About Gigster

    Gigster is a technology company that connects businesses with world-class software development teams to create custom applications at scale. By blending automation and an extensive network of talented developers, Gigster simplifies the process of building high-quality software solutions.

    Known for their ability to rapidly deliver innovative projects, Gigster has helped startups and enterprises transform ideas into reality. With a strong emphasis on emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, Gigster has positioned itself as a leader in enabling businesses to stay competitive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

    Resources & Links Mentioned:

    Gigster

    Website [https://www.gigster.com/]
    Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/gigster/]

    Follow and stay connected with Cory Hymel

    Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-hymel/]

    OVERNIGHT SUCCESS

    PRESENTED BY DRAPER UNIVERSITY

    HOSTED BY CHRIS JOANNOU
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    42 m

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