DOX RADIO

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TAP IN as we speak to the most respected FOUNDERS, BUILDERS, TRADERS, and INVESTORS, to Dox their personal stories in the space. We’re taking you inside the CULTURE, the BRAND, the PEOPLE, and the VISION of crypto companies that are going to the moon. UP TOP is a TALENT collective bringing TRANSPARENCY and COMMUNITY to HIRING opportunities in CRYPTO. UP TOP LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/up.top danuptop.substack.com (https://danuptop.substack.com/s/dox-radio?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

dan | up top

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Oct 2022

Latest episode

30 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Dec 2024

   EP 052 | JOSH BENARON | IRYS

   [00:02:00] - Josh’s Background: The Origin Story • Josh talks about getting into crypto during the pandemic as a “nerdy student” in the UK. • Started coding later than most (at 16!) but went all-in for 10+ hours a day. • Early foray into mining and hopping across L1 discords like Arweave and Filecoin. • What led to starting Irys (then Bundler) in 2021. [00:04:50] - Founder Mode vs. Freestyle: Lessons from the Early Days • Josh reflects on founding Irys at 19 and the humbling process of learning on the job. • Mistakes in hiring, scaling, and trying to do it all himself. • Transitioning from “one-man show” to building a culture-driven team. • How his perspective on hiring shifted: “If they’re not a culture fit, I don’t care how good they are.” [00:09:30] - Principles That Drive Irys & Josh’s Leadership Style • The importance of staying aligned with company values and creating a culture you genuinely like. • Josh’s emphasis on long hours and grinding—why he prioritizes work ethic over everything else. • Key takeaway: “The company won’t succeed if I don’t like what I’m building.” [00:13:50] - Hiring & Team Dynamics: Finding the Right Fit • Josh on his “vibe-based filtering” approach to hiring. • Real talk: why resumes don’t tell the whole story. • How reference checks (even before interviews) play into his hiring process. • Example: Gus, the Irys CMO, and how he stood out despite a “decent but not mind-blowing” resume. [00:22:00] - Personal Brand & Community Building • Josh on managing his external-facing persona across Twitter, Telegram, and beyond. • Balancing trolling, technical expertise, and being taken seriously in the crypto space. • Key insight: “Your personal brand should be fun and smart—show your personality, but know when to turn it off.” [00:27:40] - The Irys Rebrand: From Bundlr to Irys • Why the rebrand? Expanding the vision beyond “transaction bundling” into a larger L1 ecosystem. • The thought process behind the name “Irys” and its connection to preserving humanity’s data. • Shoutout to Gus for leading the rebrand and creating some fire merch. [00:33:00] - Letting Go: Founder Challenges • Josh on the struggle of delegating and trusting his team. • Why stepping back and letting others lead (e.g., marketing) is key to scaling. • The founder’s dilemma: “Sometimes you have to trust people to execute, even if you could do it better yourself.” [00:41:50] - Lessons in Management & Meetings • The evolution of Josh’s leadership style: cutting one-on-ones and focusing on team transparency. • Weekly team shoutouts: boosting morale with dopamine hits for the team. • Dan reflects on the importance of balancing intensity with moments of levity in meetings. [00:48:20] - Therapy, Self-Awareness & Personal Growth • Josh gets real about the role of therapy in his life and how self-awareness makes him a better founder. • Dan shares how emotional regulation (and not reacting in the moment) translates into both business and personal relationships. • Why embarrassment can be the best teacher: “It’s painful, but it means you’re growing.” [00:55:00] - Looking Ahead: 2024 Goals • Josh’s biggest win of 2023: building an insane team. • Goals for 2024: launching Irys mainnet and creating a fun, engaging community. • Dan on the importance of reflecting on wins and setting actionable goals for personal and professional growth. [01:00:10] - The Role of Community in Web3 • Why Josh believes community is everything for L1s: “It’s about creating human connection, not just financial incentives.” • Inspirations from projects like Berachain and their cult-like community vibes. • Key question: How can Irys make people enjoy spending time in the ecosystem? _____ 🌀 TELEGRAM CHANNEL — https://bit.ly/topshelfcryptojobs 🌀 PROOF OF HIRES — https://bit.ly/uptopscoreboard 🌀 DROP US YOUR CV — https://bit.ly/topshelfjobapplication 💥 SPONSORED BY PAPER VENTURES — https://paper.ventures/ — IYYK 💥 BASED EARLY STAGE WEB3 VENTURE FUND 🌀 TWITTER — https://x.com/dan_uptop 🌀 INSTAGRAM — https://www.instagram.com/dan.uptop/ 🌀 LINKEDIN — https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneskow/ Up Top is the leading talent agency for hiring in Web3. Through our unique "sports agent" model, and active presence at IRL events / on crypto-native platforms, the strength of our brand has continued to attract Top Shelf Talent for both tech & non-tech roles. Our mission is to bring transparency and community to hiring opportunities in crypto. www.uptopsearch.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danuptop.substack.com (https://danuptop.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   17 Dec 2024

   EP 051 | GRAHAM FERGUSON | OMNI NETWORK

   1:25 - Crypto BD Tactics: Shameless and Strategic “We kick it off with Graham’s energy: stop giving a f** and go shameless with your BD game. Twitter clout, inbound leads, and the secret sauce to standing out in a noisy space.”* 3:45 - From Cold Calls to Crypto Growth Leader “Graham’s origin story: from banging out 100 cold calls a day to moving into crypto during COVID. Respect the grind—SDR tactics meet Discord-native strategies.” 6:30 - Building a Personal Brand in Crypto “Why inbound is the future: flipping the BD game with a spicy Twitter presence. Stirring the pot, throwing out wild ideas, and watching the DMs light up.” 9:15 - The BD Meta: Gassing Up or Glazing Over? “Crypto BD is all about collaboration, but are we doing too much glazing? Graham breaks down why authenticity still matters in the space.” 12:10 - POBD Chat: Where the Real Ones Connect “Shoutouts to the POBD squad—OGs, up-and-comers, and the vibe checkers building the next wave of BD talent. Community is key, and we’re keeping it real.” 14:45 - Managing Communities Without Losing the Vibes “Too many cooks? Graham talks about keeping POBD fresh by balancing inclusivity with exclusivity. Active contributors only!” 16:20 - Lessons from Hiring a BD Killer “How to spot a grinder: Graham shares the story of hiring Matt—Twitter reply guy turned BD assassin. Shamelessness pays off in this game.” 19:40 - Biggest Wins and Hard Lessons in BD “From closing deals with Symbiotic to missing on SushiSwap, Graham keeps it real about wins, losses, and learning from the trenches.” 23:00 - How to Level Up in Crypto BD “The cheat code? Talk to your engineers. Graham explains how learning the product makes you a better storyteller and helps close deals with confidence.” 25:45 - Top 5 BD People in Crypto (Dead or Alive) “Shoutouts incoming! Graham’s BD power rankings feature Abdul, Jack Melnick, Benji, Rushi, and his own teammate Matt. Respect the grind, always.” 29:10 - The Infamous Crypto Lists “Why do L2s as cocktails or gas station snacks? Because sometimes you just gotta say s**t. Graham breaks down the method to the madness behind his viral lists.” 31:20 - Building a Tribe of Mentors “From seasoned Wall Street veterans to crypto homies, Graham shares how he leans on a board of mentors to navigate the industry and life.” 33:30 - Goals for 2025: Omni, Growth, and Giving Back “What’s next for Omni? Graham shares his plans to grow the product, scale the team, and keep building his own BD skills. Big moves in the pipeline.” 37:00 - Turning Haters into Fans “Haters gonna hate, but that’s an opportunity for growth. Graham and Dan talk about learning from criticism and evolving in public.” 38:45 - Final Thoughts and What’s Next “Mark your calendars: December 17th is Omni’s big moment. Graham’s Omni-pilled, and the redemption arc of Ethereum is just beginning.”_____🌀 TELEGRAM CHANNEL — https://bit.ly/topshelfcryptojobs🌀 PROOF OF HIRES — https://bit.ly/uptopscoreboard🌀 DROP US YOUR CV — https://bit.ly/topshelfjobapplication💥 SPONSORED BY PAPER VENTURES — https://paper.ventures/ — IYYK💥 BASED EARLY STAGE WEB3 VENTURE FUND🌀 TWITTER — https://x.com/dan_uptop🌀 INSTAGRAM — https://www.instagram.com/dan.uptop/🌀 LINKEDIN — https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneskow/Up Top is the leading talent agency for hiring in Web3. Through our unique "sports agent" model, and active presence at IRL events / on crypto-native platforms, the strength of our brand has continued to attract Top Shelf Talent for both tech & non-tech roles. Our mission is to bring transparency and community to hiring opportunities in crypto.www.uptopsearch.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danuptop.substack.com (https://danuptop.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   21 Nov 2024

   EP 050 | JACOB PHILLIPS | LOMBARD FINANCE

   Jacob Phillips, a veteran of Polychain Capital, shares insights on transitioning to crypto, the ideal timing for Bitcoin DeFi, and building a winning team at Lombard Finance.

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