crypto

1/ CSX NY is off and running! 

Here’s a recap of Week:

In the morning of Day 1, we dove right into finding Product Market Fit in Web3. 

Each CSX cohort company built their own one-size-fits-one plan to define and test their theory for achieving PMF and shared their plan with the rest of the group. 

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2/ In the afternoon, OGs Karl Floersch and @haydenzadams joined us to share the origin story of how @optimism and @uniswap emerged from their time together as college suite-mates. 

They each shared priceless wisdom from their journey:

“Making Uniswap as easy and simple to use as possible was a core design principle from day 1 and this approach continues to pay off today.” Hayden

“When you’re all in on building your company, having a space in which you can relax and recover is incredibly important. Don’t underestimate the power and importance of something as simple as renting your own apartment.” Karl

Thank you so much for joining us, Karl & Hayden!

The largest onchain marketplace. Buy and sell crypto on Ethereum and 10+ other chains.

Operating Partner & Head of Crypto Startup School 
@a16zcrypto. 25 years working on frontier tech. 2X CEO, 4 exits & most recently VP Subscriptions at Google.

3/ We wrapped up Day 1 by getting to know each other better over a family-style dinner at Lafayette Grand Cafe.

Great conversations and vibes all around.

4/ On Day 2, we were right back in it with group office hours and a high impact session on the importance of brand building with the @boysclub team.

Here are a few key takeaways:

- Drive a specific, consistent brand vibe that can be mixed and remixed
- Court your maxis
- It’s an art AND science

5/ What’s coming in Week 2? 

Incentive design, market structure, zk proofs, bleeding edge cryptography and much, much more with @tr and the @a16zcrypto Research Team. 

Stay tuned!