E8: Startup Catalyst - Accelerating Blockchain Ventures with Steven Willinger

Steve Willinger, a partner at the Blockchain Builders Fund, shares his background and journey into the crypto space. He discusses his experience working at Google on projects like Google Glass and his time at Coinbase during the bull market. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities he encountered and the lessons he learned. Finally, he explains his current role at the Blockchain Builders Fund and their focus on supporting blockchain startups. 

In this conversation, Steven Willinger discusses his role at the Stanford Blockchain Collective and his experience working with crypto startups. He highlights the importance of building lasting relationships and thought leadership in the crypto ecosystem. Steven also shares his excitement about the innovative ideas and teams he has encountered, including those focused on solving the GPU shortage problem and building privacy protocols. 

He reflects on the changes in the crypto environment for founders and emphasizes the need for long-term thinking and building real value. Finally, he explores the potential integration of web3 dynamics in traditional industries and offers advice for current crypto builders.