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In this talk, Ben Leventhal shares his entrepreneurial journey of being the founder of Eater, Resy, and now Blackbird.
This conversation, moderated by a16z crypto general partner Arianna Simpson, covers the evolution of going from a magazine to building a tech company, his advice for early stage founders, and how web3 enables Blackbird.
Check out the full talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsMmz-10MRA&list=PLjQ9HCQMu_8yErC5lfBeTg9FN64KKZqPg&index=3
You can also apply to our spring CSX cohort to hear these conversations in-person, plus off the record talks, workshops, office hours, & more: https://apply.a16zcrypto.com 1 reply
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Check out this conversation from our most recent CSX, with @karl-op, the cofounder of Optimism and CEO of OP Labs, and @haydenzadams, founder of Uniswap.
This talk, moderated by Head of CSX @jasonr, covers the interwoven history between building Optimism and Uniswap (Karl and Hayden first met in college), plus the lessons they learned as entrepreneurs, and advice for founders building in web3.
The full conversation can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iRLApXgv4
You can also apply to our spring CSX cohort to hear these conversations in-person, plus off the record talks, workshops, office hours, & more: https://apply.a16zcrypto.com/ 2 replies
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Looking to level up your online presence?
Here’s a podcast episode on how to make social media work for you, rather than overwhelming you.
Our guests are masters of the art of posting, and they have tips and tactics you can use to boost your profile, attract attention, and build a following of your own.
Whether you’re a startup founder, creator, avid doomscroller, or longtime lurker, this show has tips and tactics you can use to attract attention, build a following, and level up your online presence.
In this episode, we cover what to do and what not to do, how much of your authentic self to bring to the table vs. merely playing to the algorithms, turning your interests and obsessions into viral hits, and what standup comedy has to do with the art of posting.
w/ @gaut @ishverduzco @hackr
tune in: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/social-media-how-to-build-your-presence/ 3 replies
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Our final episode of the year is all about design, creativity, and taste-making.
Our special guest is Jason Mayden, the chief design officer of Jordan Brand at Nike.
In his role, Mayden is responsible for the look and feel of iconic products, like Air Jordan sneakers and related apparel.
In this episode, Mayden speaks with Chris Lyons, a16z crypto’s president of web3 media, about the interdisciplinary nature of industrial design, the role of humans in an AI world, what makes fashion and food alike, and how to build a brand, whether you’re in crypto, sportswear, or another field.
Check out the full episode: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/design-jordan-brand-nike/ 0 reply
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