by Car
In Early Days, we dive into the early stage—and often chaotic—world of first-time founders. Each episode unpacks the pivotal decisions, unforeseen challenges, and valuable lessons learned along the way, featuring candid conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts who’ve been there. Tune in if you’re looking for an unfiltered look into how great ideas come to life, the ups and downs of team-building, and the strategies that can turn a simple concept into the next big thing.
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April 15, 2025
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with Jeremy from Assign Money who shares his builder journey, detailing his love for creation, the challenges of building in Nigeria and why Bitcoin payroll is a growing need in Africa.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Jeremy's journey into coding began with a desire to create and innovate.</li><li>The Nigerian government strict regulations against cryptocurrency transactions.</li></ul><ul><li>Why education is key to increasing Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria.</li></ul><ul><li>Despite regulations, there is a growing interest in Bitcoin among the population.</li></ul><ul><p><br></p></ul><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li>09:36 Challenges of Building on Bitcoin</li><li>16:44 The Regulatory Landscape in Nigeria</li><li>22:59 Adoption and Understanding of Bitcoin in Africa</li><li>27:48 The Development Ecosystem in Nigeria</li><li>31:04 What is Assign Money?</li><li>41:08 Stablecoins and Payroll Solutions in Africa</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about </strong><a href="https://assign.money" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Assign Money</strong></a></p><p><strong>Follow Jeremy on </strong><a href="https://x.com/alex_heatbit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>X</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Car:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://primal.net/Car" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Primal</strong></a></li><li><strong></strong><a href="https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Stacker News</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Apply to </strong><a href="https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PlebLab</strong></a></p><p><strong>Learn more about </strong><a href="https://pleblab.dev/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PlebLab</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow PlebLab:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://primal.net/pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Primal</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/PlebLab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>X</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Meetup</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Newsletter</strong></a></li></ul>
March 25, 2025
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with Alex from Heatbit who shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the inception of Heatbit during the COVID-19 lockdown, the challenges faced in product development, and the importance of market validation.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>We explore:</strong></p><ul><li>The journey began with a curiosity about Bitcoin mining and heating.</li></ul><ul><li>Market validation is crucial before fully developing a product.</li></ul><ul><li>Prototyping and user testing are essential steps in product development.</li><li>Optimism is common among founders, but realistic expectations are necessary.</li><li>Simplicity in product design often leads to better user experiences.</li></ul><ul><p><br /></p></ul><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li>03:28 The Genesis of Heatbit: A Journey of Curiosity</li><li>06:38 Passion for Physical Products and Waste Reduction</li><li>09:30 The First Iteration: Building the Heatbit</li><li>12:29 Design Evolution and Professional Input</li><li>15:35 Market Entry: Lessons from Indiegogo</li><li>18:37 Navigating Challenges and Market Confirmation</li><li>21:38 Building the Team and Engaging Customers</li><li>24:38 Marketing Strategies and Customer Engagement</li><li>27:37 Production Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles</li><li>30:26 The Emotional Journey of Product Creation</li><li>32:52 From Prototypes to Production</li><li>33:35 Customer Reactions: Excitement and Reality Check</li><li>36:25 Lessons Learned: Optimism vs. Reality in Startups</li><li>40:03 Simplicity in Design: The Key to User Experience</li><li>41:38 Funding the Vision</li><li>42:55 The Resurgence of Home Mining</li><li>47:29 Navigating Investor Relationships</li><li>51:58 Open Source and Privacy in Mining</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Learn more about </strong><a href="https://heatbit.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Heatbit</strong></a></p><p><strong>Follow on </strong><a href="https://x.com/alex_heatbit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>X</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Follow Car:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://primal.net/Car" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Primal</strong></a></li><li><strong></strong><a href="https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Stacker News</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Apply to </strong><a href="https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PlebLab</strong></a></p><p><strong>Learn more about </strong><a href="https://pleblab.dev/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PlebLab</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Follow PlebLab:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://primal.net/pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Primal</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/PlebLab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>X</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Meetup</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Newsletter</strong></a></li></ul>
March 4, 2025
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with Joshua, the founder of Bitspend, to discuss his journey in developing a payment solution using Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. The conversation also touches on the Ark protocol, revenue models for Bitspend, and the application of the 80/20 principle in development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Cross-border payments are difficult, especially from Nigeria.</li></ul><ul><li>Bitspend plugin aims to simplify user interactions with Bitcoin.</li></ul><ul><li>Bitshala Lab plays a significant role in educating developers.</li><li>Nigeria Bitcoin ecosystem</li><li>The Ark protocol</li></ul><ul><li>The 80/20 principle helps prioritize development efforts.</li></ul><ul><p><br></p></ul><p>Joshua shares his experiences with cross-border payments, the importance of verification in Bitcoin transactions, and the challenges faced with the Lightning Network. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li>03:43 Challenges in Cross-Border Payments</li><li>06:37 The Importance of Verification in Bitcoin Transactions</li><li>09:29 Introducing the Bitspend Plugin</li><li>12:21 User Experience and Security in Wallet Applications</li><li>15:39 The Future of Bitspend and its Integration</li><li>18:19 Joshua's Background and Interest in Bitcoin</li><li>21:27 BitShala and its Role in the Bitcoin Ecosystem</li><li>24:13 The Bitcoin Community in Nigeria</li><li>33:20 Bitcoin as a Medium of Payment</li><li>35:26 The Lightning Network: Pros and Cons</li><li>37:44 Exploring the ARK Protocol</li><li>43:09 Revenue and Growth Strategies</li><li>48:25 The 80/20 Principle </li><li>52:41 Bitcoin's Role in Economic Empowerment</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about </strong><a href="https://github.com/aruokhai/bitcoin-wasm" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Bitspend</strong></a></p><p><strong>Follow on X: </strong><a href="https://x.com/boringprimate" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>@boringprimate</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Car:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://primal.net/Car" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Primal</strong></a></li><li><strong></strong><a href="https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Stacker News</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Apply to </strong><a href="https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PlebLab</strong></a></p><p><strong>Learn more about</strong><a href="https://pleblab.dev/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PlebLab</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow PlebLab:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://primal.net/pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Primal</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/PlebLab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>X</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Meetup</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Newsletter</strong></a></li></ul>
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