Ep.59 [EN]: Santiago R Santos: Creating a perpetual business to bring more people on chain with Inversion
Description
I haven't caught up with Santi for a while. In light of his recent raise I invited him for the first time to HODLong. In this conversation he shared a lot of his thinking about why he hop on to the founder seat and built Inversion. Full of genuine takes and insights - a highly recommended episode.
Inversion is hiring!
00:44 Santiago's Early Interest in Crypto
05:07 The Challenges of Startups in Crypto
07:54 Inversion: A New Approach to Business Efficiency
11:14 Defining Inversion for Non-Crypto Users
15:19 Targeting Telecom and Financial Services
20:19 Interoperability and Existing Crypto Companies
26:36 Acquisition Strategy and Market Dynamics
36:08 The Future of Consumer Adoption in Crypto
36:53 Investor Dynamics and Strategic Partnerships
41:25 Acquisition Strategies and Business Integration
44:44 Target Markets and Regional Insights
49:53 Building a Sustainable Business Model
52:25 The Importance of Timing and Market Readiness
55:42 The Transition from Investor to Founder
58:24 Ego, Confidence, and Leadership in Entrepreneurship
01:03:41 Mission Alignment and Team Dynamics
X: @santiagoroel / @inversion_cap
Website: https://www.inversioncap.com/
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