I am happy to have Harvey Liu, the CEO of LeveX Exchange, where he’s building a cutting-edge platform for spot and futures trading in digital assets.

In this conversation, Harvey Liu, CEO of Levex Exchange, discusses his journey from computer science to venture capital and now leading a crypto exchange. We explore misconceptions about blockchain, the psychology of trading, the challenges of asset tokenisation, and the importance of a strong team and culture in business. Harvey shares insights on investing principles, strategies for startups going global, and the dynamics of venture capital, emphasising the need for real cash flow and the risks associated with founder-friendly terms.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Harvey Liu and Levex Exchange

02:00 Misconceptions About Blockchain Adoption

06:30 The Psychology of Trading Success

09:33 Bottlenecks in Asset Tokenization

12:26 High-Level Decisions at Levex

16:50 Investing Principles in China vs. the West

20:38 Going Global: Strategies for Startups

23:38 Signals of a Surviving Web3 Startup

25:31 Brand vs. Performance in Venture Capital

27:44 Founder-Friendly Terms and Their Risks

31:16 Sustainable Returns in DeFi

32:53 Strategic Moves During Market Downturns

36:29 Long-Term Vision and Business Philosophy

Harvey’s Links 

LDN/ X - https://x.com/harveylevex

Website – levex.com

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