描述
Chris Carella is the CoFounder of Scout Game and the Head of Product at Charmverse, he is a key figure in the crypto and web3 ecosystem, offering insights into funding strategies and sustainable business models for founders building on the Optimism Superchain.
In this episode we cover:
(00:00) How founders can build businesses that don’t rely on grants
(00:39) The two types of grants: retroactive and proactive funding
(02:49) Common mistakes founders make when applying for grants
(05:13) Strategies to avoid relying on inconsistent grant funding
(07:21) Tips for improving your grant applications and communicating value
(10:20) Other funding opportunities beyond grants: VCs, incubators, and accelerators
(14:07) Building sustainable, revenue-generating crypto businesses
Check the key notes: insights.optimism.show
Connect with Chris:
Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/ccarella.eth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarella/
Connect with Kris:
Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner
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