catherine

host @the_buildooor content/media advisor @input_global | priors: @Cointelegraph @benzinga @capitalcom | im actually really into music & books

[catherine @rossreports]

@TalHarelTal but i’ve never actually network doing pilates so what do i know

[catherine @rossreports]

@TalHarelTal somehow i don’t believe you, Tal..

[catherine @rossreports]

@Timccopeland @AGGTORNADO have you thought about hiring a specialist (cynologist)?

my Jamie is a rescue, and he’s very sweet

but i did hire a cynologist during the first month because he wasn’t socialized at all — he didn’t even know how to go for a walk 💔

[The Buildooor @The_Buildooor]

"You have 2 weeks to finish your raise, or we're out."

The reality of the crypto trenches isn't Lambos and up-only charts. It’s receiving a VC ultimatum right after Christmas while moving your family across the country.

@tre_poh and @joostienXD from @Polysights joined @rossreports to pull back the curtain on the psychological warfare of a term sheet and what it actually costs to build an intelligence layer that matters.

Stay tuned for the full ep.

[catherine @rossreports]

@TalHarelTal @The_Buildooor @opnetbtc @chadmasterxbt sure thing, yeah

[The Buildooor @The_Buildooor]

“Bitcoiners don’t leave Bitcoin” says @opnetbtc co-founder @chadmasterxbt to chief buildooor @rossreports and @TalHarelTal

Watch the latest episode to find out:
- why building on Bitcoin could be ‘lonely’, but still crucial
- how to maximize your crypto conference hustle
- and why you should hire the “Taylor Swifts” of crypto developers for your startup

0:00 Intro
04:03 Chad and OP Net
09:46 Tal’s sad eyes
10:24 Is DeFi on BTC even possible?
13:33 Original use case of BTC
17:49 BTC as a story of value narrative
21:22 Are people still building on BTC?
23:12 Challenges of building on BTC
28:50 Being a founder in the Bitcoin space
33:30 Why sticking to one narrative is essential to success
35:22 Living and building in a hacker’s house
41:20 Is it worth going to conferences these days? And how to make the most of it if you do go
52:20 Anonymity in crypto: trend or necessity
54:40 How to hire efficiently for your team

[catherine @rossreports]

@TalHarelTal @chadmasterxbt 🍒

[catherine @rossreports]

@TalHarelTal @The_Buildooor @opnetbtc @chadmasterxbt why you didnt mention the timestamp for when we reveal to the world that you’re a stalker?

[catherine @rossreports]

@chadmasterxbt thank youuuu

[catherine @rossreports]

@TalHarelTal @The_Buildooor @chadmasterxbt @opnetbtc you’re saying that because you’re in it, innit?

[The Buildooor @The_Buildooor]

Living and building together — too tough or the only way to succeed?

A moment of escapism with today's Gulf region situation.

@chadmasterxbt from @opnetbtc tells @rossreports and @TalHarelTal how he and half of this team live and build the company together in a house in Abu Dhabi.

On the importance of team dedication, talented developers, why building on @Bitcoin is still very relevant, and many more.

Full episode drops on Wednesday 👇

[catherine @rossreports]

@Defipeniel 🙈

[catherine @rossreports]

time to rewatch every ‘ai has taken over the world’ movie and get ready?

[Matt Shumer @mattshumer_]

https://t.co/ivXRKXJvQg

[catherine @rossreports]

@JasonShubnell planning to rewatch I, Robot ..

[catherine @rossreports]

my favorite interview so far! Aya has an amazing founder energy, and i think every buildooor could learn from her

[The Buildooor @The_Buildooor]

"I make mistakes all the time."

@aya_kantor isn't just running two companies (@august_digital, @upshift_fi), she’s doing it with a 9-month-old.

Aya shared with @rossreports how she handles feedback, uses Claude to remove human bias, and why she's the last person at the gym.

Timestamps:
1:54 VC Perspective vs. Founder Reality
4:33 Why 9-to-5s are dying in crypto
9:10 Running two companies at once
11:50 Making the wrong priority decisions
12:55 The "Micromanager" Hard Truth
17:04 Using AI to remove management bias
20:20 How we use Claude in our startups
22:30 Founder's daily schedule
25:40 Is "Stress" a privilege?
29:39 How a baby made me more efficient
32:20 Raising a Seed round during FTX week
36:15 Hard Truth: It won't get easier
43:30 The "unwind" ritual
48:33 A book every founder should read

[catherine @rossreports]

so i searched cointelegraph in the eipstein files, and here’s what came up

[The Buildooor @The_Buildooor]

"We were raising our seed round the week FTX collapsed. I read the news and just slid onto the floor".

@rossreports sat down with @aya_kantor, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of @august_digital, and @upshift_fi to chat about decision making, getting feedback, and work-life balance as a founder.

Full episode drops Monday.

[catherine @rossreports]

@kifakrec @The_Buildooor @panosmek @AnodosFinance i still can’t get over the fact that i have to pay extra fee if i use my debit card more than 20 times a month (in EU)..

[The Buildooor @The_Buildooor]

"The whole global banking system. I'd describe it as a cartel. There are 5-6 banks that control the whole system."

@rossreports sat down with @panosmek, CEO of @AnodosFinance to discuss the hard truth: banks are literally squeezing people dry, and the "crypto" label might be doing us more harm than good.

Full episode drops Wednesday.

[hagaetc @hagaetc]

Had a great time talking Bach, Knausgård, Stalin, Young Jeezy, nuclear war, wealth tax, running a startup etc with @rossreports - check it out