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James Hunsaker: Monad, Start Ups, Engineering, Hiring & Community

James Hunsaker: Monad, Start Ups, Engineering, Hiring & Community

Update: 2025-03-16
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In this conversation, Tristan Yver interviews James Hunsaker, co-founder and CTO of Monad, discussing the recent launch of Monad's Testnet, the transition from trading systems to blockchain engineering, and the dynamics of managing a startup team. James shares insights on the challenges of maintaining uptime in blockchain technology, the importance of community engagement, and his management philosophy that emphasizes flat organizational structures and the value of being a devil's advocate. The discussion also touches on the role of intuition in engineering and the balance between deep focus work and necessary communication.

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James Hunsaker: Monad, Start Ups, Engineering, Hiring & Community

James Hunsaker: Monad, Start Ups, Engineering, Hiring & Community

Tristan Yver