Early Days

About Early Days

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.

Publisher

Car

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jan 2025

Latest episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Early Days #19: Build With Bitcoin by Lynne and Israel

   Host Car interviews Lynne and Israel about the evolving landscape of Bitcoin startups, venture capital, and emerging opportunities across Latin America, highlighting innovative funding and advisory support.

2. 

   30 Sept 2025

   Early Days #18 - Lightning Ventures by Muzz

   Car interviews Muzz of Lightning Ventures, who discusses funding Bitcoin startups, what investors seek, consistent updates, and the resilience of Bitcoin founders, offering insights for those exploring their first check.

3. 

   23 Sept 2025

   Early Days #17: Feed Filter AI by Ted Thayer

   Summary: In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with Ted from Feed Filter AI to explore using AI as a tool to enhance user experience on social media by filtering out unwanted content. They discuss the role of Feed Filter AI in content curation, the challenges of social media today, and the importance of understanding user needs in early-stage products. Ted shares hard lessons from earlier startups, the importance of shipping with live user feedback, and why he’s building Feed Filter AI as a company for the Bitcoin era, where privacy, ownership, and open networks matter. We explore: How to Make Social Media Great Again! Where does the moat live? User-owned rules, privacy, compounding models What to measure? Junk removed, time saved, retention User-controlled filters that run across X and Instagram Cutting social noise so users get their attention back Chapters: 00:00 Problem framing: noise steals attention, AI gives it back 03:11 Context over keywords: how the model reads text, images, memes 06:33 UX realities: overwhelm, friction, drop-off—what actually fixes it 09:55 Market entry: where Feed Filter wins first, initial wedge 12:21 Feedback loop: ship weekly, instrument everything, learn fast 16:15 Filtering engine: user rules, aggregation, precision at scale 20:55 Roadmap and future app rollout 25:05 Founder scars: what previous startups taught Ted that transfers 40:30 Surviving the trough: cash, focus, and saying no 48:13 Past pivots (incl. health tech): extracting playbooks, not baggage 58:07 Post-mortems that matter: what to keep, what to kill 01:02:53 Building for the Bitcoin era: privacy, ownership, open networks Learn more about Feed Filter AI (https://www.feedfilter.com/) Download Feed Filter AI for Chrome (https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/idldcmphciipkhgnfbmajfjnhgdmjgoe) Follow Feed Filter AI on X (https://x.com/FeedFilter_) Follow Ted Thayer on X (https://x.com/TedThayer_) Subscribe to Early Days wherever you get your podcasts — and don’t forget to leave a review! (https://linktr.ee/earlydays21%E2%81%A0) Special thanks to our sponsor, VENTAC – trusted legal resources built for founders. From contracts to foundational and fundraising docs, VENTAC makes it easy and affordable to get the support you need to build. Save 10% with code: PlebLab https://myventac.com/?aff=PlebLab (https://myventac.com/?aff=PlebLab) Follow Car: ⁠Primal⁠ (https://primal.net/Car) ⁠Stacker News (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) ⁠ (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Apply to ⁠PlebLab⁠ (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more about ⁠PlebLab (https://pleblab.dev/) ⁠ (https://pleblab.dev/) Build with PlebLab Online: ⁠~Builders Territory on SN (https://stacker.news/~builders) Online Builder Pass (https://pay.zaprite.com/order/od_Ft1FcLT8LC) PlebTV (https://www.plebtv.com/login) PlebLab is a group that supports Bitcoin's success through free and open-source development. We back early-stage Bitcoin startups, builders and developers who host weekly workshops and hangouts. Reach out to PlebLab on X (https://twitter.com/pleblab) or our website (https://pleblab.dev) to: host a workshop, work out of the lab, pitch your startup idea, or find a co-founder. The FOSS ethos drives our mission to foster an open-source software and hardware community. • 🟠 Apply to join: PlebLab Hackerspace Application (https://bit.ly/applytohackerspace). • 🤙 Interested in supporting the mission? Consider donating (https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_utaxL87ElV). • 💬 Stay in touch: X (https://twitter.com/pleblab) or Primal (https://primal.net/pleblab). • ✨ Learn more about PL: pleblab.dev (http://pleblab.dev) and our News/Blog (https://www.pleblab.dev/blog). • 📍 PL Events calendar: Luma (https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-Kz7zAdSpmjwG4Sp). • 👕 PL Merch: shop here (https://merch.pleblab.dev/). • 🔵 PL LinkedIn: company page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab). • 🤖 PL GitHub: PlebLab/main (https://github.com/PlebLab/main). • 📚 PL Udemy: PlebLab Courses (https://www.udemy.com/user/car-gonzalez/) • ⚡️ Stacker News: @PlebLab (https://stacker.news/PlebLab). • 📮 PL Newsletter: subscribe (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share). • 👉 Follow for more PL Builder updates: Pulse (https://pulse.pleblab.dev/) • 🟠 Bitcoin Builders Club: calendar (https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-a9wRNBLgALnsGj9). • 🎥 Watch our latest events: YouTube Streams (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab/streams), Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/pleblab), PlebTV (https://www.plebtv.com). • 🎧 Listen to this podcast on Fountain (https://fountain.fm/show/r6iQml5mSq3a2gmsRxex) or Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/early-days/id1792360751)

4. 

   25 Aug 2025

   Unchained by Joe Kelly

   Host Car interviews Joe Kelly of Unchained, exploring how early Bitcoin builders learn to ship fast, listen closely, and build resilient businesses.

5. 

   22 Jul 2025

   Project 11 by Alex

   Car interviews Alex from Project 11, who analyzes quantum computing's impact on cryptography and Bitcoin, focusing on risks to ECDSA and RSA, and Project 11's solutions.

6. 

   9 Jul 2025

   CASCDR by Jim

   Jim from CASCDR discusses AI's potential impact on Bitcoin, media, podcasting, and legal systems with host Car, emphasizing feedback loops and ethical development in this interview.

7. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Portal by Alekos

   Host Car interviews Alekos from Portal about the Portal hardware device, delving into user experience, decentralized identity, and hardware's evolving role in Bitcoin.

8. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Solo Satoshi by Matt

   Host Car interviews Matt of Solo Satoshi, who illuminates how Bitaxe's open-source design and home mining solutions foster decentralization and empower individuals within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

9. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Boltz by Kilian

   Car interviews Kilian, Co-founder and CEO of Boltz, who delves into the platform's origins and its role in enabling non-custodial swaps across Bitcoin layers, highlighting the importance of privacy and efficient transactions within the Lightning Network.

10. 

    3 Jun 2025

    Alamo Labs by Ge

    Founder Ge of Alamo Labs discusses the grassroots journey of building a Bitcoin hub in San Antonio, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of creating a physical space for Bitcoin enthusiasts in this interview with Car.

11. 

    21 May 2025

    Synonym by John Carvalho

    Summary: In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with John to discuss the evolution of Synonym, its vision for a decentralized digital economy, and the development of the Pubky protocol. We explore: The importance of self-sovereignty, identity, and trust in the digital age Pubky introducing a public key domain system for censorship resistance. The Atomic Economy and why it is not just a technology stack. Future of Pubky, Social Media and it's AI Integration. Chapters: 05:01 Challenges of Lightning 10:51 Exploring the PubKey Protocol 17:43 Self-Sovereignty and Digital Identity 30:27 Payments and Settlement in The Next Web 36:36 The Challenge of Scaling Bitcoin 40:23 Building a Trusted Payment System 41:07 Understanding the "Semantic Social Graph" 44:47 The Future of Pubky, Social Media and AI Integration 52:32 Creating Meaningful Technology for Families 55:09 The Launch of PubKey Special thanks to our sponsor, VENTAC – trusted legal resources built for founders. From contracts to trademarks and fundraising docs, VENTAC makes it easy and affordable to get the support you need to build. Save 10% with code: PlebLab https://myventac.com (https://myventac.com/) Follow Car: ⁠Primal⁠ (https://primal.net/Car) ⁠Stacker News⁠ (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Apply to ⁠PlebLab⁠ (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more about ⁠PlebLab⁠ (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PlebLab: ⁠Primal⁠ (https://primal.net/pleblab) ⁠X⁠ (https://x.com/PlebLab) ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) ⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) ⁠Meetup⁠ (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) ⁠Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share) Learn more about Synonym Follow John on Pubky (https://beta.pubky.app/profile/gujx6qd8ksydh1makdphd3bxu351d9b8waqka8hfg6q7hnqkxexo), X (https://x.com/BitcoinErrorLog) Learn more Synonym (https://synonym.to/) Build on Pubky Core (https://pubky.org/)

12. 

    15 Apr 2025

    Assign Money by Jeremy

    Summary: 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. We explore: Jeremy's journey into coding began with a desire to create and innovate. The Nigerian government strict regulations against cryptocurrency transactions. Why education is key to increasing Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria. Despite regulations, there is a growing interest in Bitcoin among the population. Chapters: 09:36 Challenges of Building on Bitcoin 16:44 The Regulatory Landscape in Nigeria 22:59 Adoption and Understanding of Bitcoin in Africa 27:48 The Development Ecosystem in Nigeria 31:04 What is Assign Money? 41:08 Stablecoins and Payroll Solutions in Africa Learn more about Assign Money (https://assign.money) Follow Jeremy on X (https://x.com/alex_heatbit) Follow Car: Primal (https://primal.net/Car) Stacker News (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Apply to PlebLab (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more about PlebLab (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PlebLab: Primal (https://primal.net/pleblab) X (https://x.com/PlebLab) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share)

13. 

    25 Mar 2025

    HeatBit by Alex

    Summary: 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. We explore: The journey began with a curiosity about Bitcoin mining and heating. Market validation is crucial before fully developing a product. Prototyping and user testing are essential steps in product development. Optimism is common among founders, but realistic expectations are necessary. Simplicity in product design often leads to better user experiences. Chapters: 03:28 The Genesis of Heatbit: A Journey of Curiosity 06:38 Passion for Physical Products and Waste Reduction 09:30 The First Iteration: Building the Heatbit 12:29 Design Evolution and Professional Input 15:35 Market Entry: Lessons from Indiegogo 18:37 Navigating Challenges and Market Confirmation 21:38 Building the Team and Engaging Customers 24:38 Marketing Strategies and Customer Engagement 27:37 Production Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles 30:26 The Emotional Journey of Product Creation 32:52 From Prototypes to Production 33:35 Customer Reactions: Excitement and Reality Check 36:25 Lessons Learned: Optimism vs. Reality in Startups 40:03 Simplicity in Design: The Key to User Experience 41:38 Funding the Vision 42:55 The Resurgence of Home Mining 47:29 Navigating Investor Relationships 51:58 Open Source and Privacy in Mining Learn more about Heatbit (https://heatbit.com) Follow on X (https://x.com/alex_heatbit) Follow Car: Primal (https://primal.net/Car) Stacker News (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Apply to PlebLab (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more about PlebLab (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PlebLab: Primal (https://primal.net/pleblab) X (https://x.com/PlebLab) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share)

14. 

    4 Mar 2025

    Bitspend by Joshua

    Summary: 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. We explore: Cross-border payments are difficult, especially from Nigeria. Bitspend plugin aims to simplify user interactions with Bitcoin. Bitshala Lab plays a significant role in educating developers. Nigeria Bitcoin ecosystem The Ark protocol The 80/20 principle helps prioritize development efforts. Joshua shares his experiences with cross-border payments, the importance of verification in Bitcoin transactions, and the challenges faced with the Lightning Network. Chapters: 03:43 Challenges in Cross-Border Payments 06:37 The Importance of Verification in Bitcoin Transactions 09:29 Introducing the Bitspend Plugin 12:21 User Experience and Security in Wallet Applications 15:39 The Future of Bitspend and its Integration 18:19 Joshua's Background and Interest in Bitcoin 21:27 BitShala and its Role in the Bitcoin Ecosystem 24:13 The Bitcoin Community in Nigeria 33:20 Bitcoin as a Medium of Payment 35:26 The Lightning Network: Pros and Cons 37:44 Exploring the ARK Protocol 43:09 Revenue and Growth Strategies 48:25 The 80/20 Principle 52:41 Bitcoin's Role in Economic Empowerment Learn more about Bitspend (https://github.com/aruokhai/bitcoin-wasm) Follow on X: @boringprimate (https://x.com/boringprimate) Follow Car: Primal (https://primal.net/Car) Stacker News (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Apply to PlebLab (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more aboutPlebLab (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PlebLab: Primal (https://primal.net/pleblab) X (https://x.com/PlebLab) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share)

15. 

    19 Feb 2025

    21M Comms by Phil

    Summary: In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with Phil, the founder and CEO of 21M Communications, to discuss his journey in the Bitcoin space and the unique PR strategies he employs for Bitcoin companies. We explore: The importance of aligning PR strategies with low time preference values. How PR and marketing should work hand in hand. Building relationships with reporters for effective media outreach. Social listening as a key strategy for identifying trends and engaging with the media. Leveraging podcasts for brand visibility and engagement. How consistency in producing content can lead to unexpected opportunities and connections. Phil discusses the differences between PR and marketing, foundational strategies for startups, and the significance of newsletters and content creation in building a brand’s presence in the media. Learn more about 21M Comms (https://www.21mcommunications.com/) Follow on X: @ColdHardSats (https://x.com/coldhardsats) Follow Car: Primal (https://primal.net/Car) Stacker News (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to 21M Communications 03:34 Phil’s Journey in Media and Bitcoin 06:50 High Time Preference vs. Low Time Preference in Bitcoin 09:39 The Art of Storytelling in Bitcoin Marketing 12:33 Influencer Marketing in the Bitcoin Space 15:30 Understanding PR vs. Marketing 18:30 Case Study: AMBOSS and Effective Marketing Strategies 32:17 Building a Strong Foundation for Startups 40:43 Engaging with Media and Social Listening 45:14 Creating Impactful Content and Thought Leadership 48:41 The Power of Newsletters and Community Engagement Apply to PlebLab (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more aboutPlebLab (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PlebLab: Primal (https://primal.net/pleblab) X (https://x.com/PlebLab) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share)

16. 

    12 Feb 2025

    Cozy by Kiki

    Summary: In this episode ofEarly Days, Car sits down with Kiki, a creative technologist and game designer, to dive into her unique journey from artist yogi to Bitcoin hacker and Unreal Engine maxi. Kiki shares how she discovered coding through an artist collective, fell in love with VR, and found her way into the ecosystem through hackathons. We explore: The evolution of AR, VR, MR, and XR – and where it's all headed. The inspiration behind Cozy, her AI-powered Tamagotchi-like agent built on Bitcoin & Nostr. How machine-to-machine payments and AI assistants could redefine human-to-digital interaction. The growing wave of Bitcoin-native innovation in gaming, AI, and immersive tech. Her vision for Cozy and the future of decentralized digital companions. Kiki’s journey weaves together art, technology, and open-source innovation—tune in for a deep dive into the future of interactive and immersive digital experiences! Learn more aboutKiki (https://x.com/kikidesignsfun) Follow Car: Primal (https://primal.net/Car) Stacker News (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Chapters: 00:00 Kiki's Journey into Coding and Bitcoin 05:16 Understanding AR, VR, MR, and XR 10:22 The Vision Behind Cozy 15:29 The Future of Virtual Agents 20:02 Kiki's Unique Perspective from Venezuela 26:08 Introduction to Cozy and Its Development 32:56 Exploring 3D Tools and Technologies 36:26 Kiki's Educational Journey and Future Aspirations 40:04 The Vision for Cozy and Its Unique Features 43:58 Final Thoughts Apply toPlebLab (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more aboutPlebLab (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PlebLab: Primal (https://primal.net/pleblab) X (https://x.com/PlebLab) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share)

17. 

    3 Feb 2025

    Branta by Keith

    Summary: In this conversation, Car talks with Keith, who shares his journey from Bloomberg to founding Branta. He reflects on the challenges of Building on Bitcoin, the need to adapt in a competitive landscape, and the value of long-term thinking when transitioning into the Bitcoin space. Keith delves into Branta’s evolution, highlighting its flagship product, Guardrail, which ensures safe transactions on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. They also explore Branta’s business model, the role of relationship-building in sales, and Keith’s vision for the company's future. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Branta (https://www.branta.pro) Follow Car on ⁠⁠⁠Primal⁠⁠⁠ (https://primal.net/profile/npub1f4www6qjx43mckpkjld4apyyr76j3aahprvkduh9gc5xec78ypmsmakqh9) Follow Car on ⁠⁠⁠StackerNews⁠⁠⁠ (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Chapters 00:00 Transitioning from Bloomberg to Bitcoin 03:13 The Evolution of Branta 06:18 Guardrail: Ensuring Safe Transactions 09:21 Business Model and Market Positioning 12:29 Navigating Competition in the Bitcoin Space 15:22 Keith's Builder Journey and Philosophy 18:27 Family and Personal Background 21:19 The Significance of Open Source Projects 27:14 Sparrow Wallet 32:57 Open Source vs. Commercial Models 35:44 Navigating Sales and Client Relationships 43:18 Building a Business the Old-Fashioned Way 50:33 The Vision for Branta Apply to ⁠⁠⁠PlebLab⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more about ⁠⁠PlebLab⁠⁠ (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PL on ⁠⁠Primal⁠⁠ (https://primal.net/pleblab) Follow PL on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ (https://x.com/PlebLab) Follow PL on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) Subscribe to PL on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) Visit PL in Austin on ⁠⁠Meetup⁠⁠ (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) Stay Up To Date with PL ⁠⁠Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share)

18. 

    27 Jan 2025

    Shopstr by Cal

    Summary: In this conversation Car talks with Calvadev for a deep dive into Shopstr, a relatively new marketplace built on Bitcoin and powered by Nostr. Together, they discuss the importance of innovative revenue models, the unique challenges of launching a Bitcoin/Nostr business, and how user experience will shape the future of payments. Calvadev also shares practical advice for aspiring builders—highlighting community engagement, continuous experimentation, and simply getting started. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Shopstr (https://shopstr.store/) Follow Car on ⁠⁠Primal⁠⁠ (https://primal.net/profile/npub1f4www6qjx43mckpkjld4apyyr76j3aahprvkduh9gc5xec78ypmsmakqh9) Follow Car on ⁠⁠StackerNews⁠⁠ (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Building Shopstr 03:30 Community in Entrepreneurship 06:21 The Role of Nostr in Shopstr's Creation 09:26 Bridging the Gap to Mainstream Users 12:14 Innovative Revenue Models for Marketplaces 15:28 Navigating Competition and Collaboration 18:30 Future Directions and Premium Features 21:22 Building on Nostr: Opportunities and Challenges 30:23 The Future of Payment Systems and User Adoption 34:31 Challenges in Building Bitcoin/Nostr Companies 40:24 Opportunities in Nostr Marketplace Development 54:33 Advice for Aspiring Builders Apply to ⁠⁠PlebLab⁠⁠ (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more about ⁠PlebLab⁠ (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PL on ⁠Primal⁠ (https://primal.net/pleblab) Follow PL on ⁠X⁠ (https://x.com/PlebLab) Follow PL on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) Subscribe to PL on ⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) Visit PL in Austin on ⁠Meetup⁠ (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) Stay Up To Date with PL ⁠Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share)

19. 

    20 Jan 2025

    Lightning Bounties

    Summary: In this conversation Car talks with the team behind Lightning Bounties discussing their journey from hackathon MIT participants to building a platform that rewards developers for contributing to open source projects. They share insights on the importance of teamwork, the evolution of their open source project, and the challenges they faced in creating a two-sided marketplace for bounties. The discussion also touches on the future of decentralization, and the role of AI in development, and including valuable advice for early stage startups. Learn more about ⁠Lightning Bounties⁠ (https://www.lightningbounties.com/) Follow Car on ⁠Primal⁠ (https://primal.net/profile/npub1f4www6qjx43mckpkjld4apyyr76j3aahprvkduh9gc5xec78ypmsmakqh9) Follow Car on ⁠StackerNews⁠ (https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Lightning. Bounties Team 09:22 The Value of Hackathons 13:26 The Evolution of Lightning Bounties 18:41 Building a Two-Sided Marketplace 26:42 Future Prospects and Concerns 29:43 The Genesis of Lightning Bounties 32:31 Decentralization vs Centralization in Development 35:41 The Future of Work and Value for Value Exchange 39:15 Navigating Challenges in Startup Development 45:28 Building a Strong Team for Success 50:56 Engagement and Future Directions for Lightning Bounties 52:53 Closing thoughts Apply to ⁠PlebLab⁠ (https://www.pleblab.dev/#pricing) Learn more about PlebLab (https://pleblab.dev/) Follow PL on Primal (https://primal.net/pleblab) Follow PL on X (https://x.com/PlebLab) Follow PL on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pleblab) Subscribe to PL on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@pleblab) Visit PL in Austin on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/pleb-lab) Stay Up To Date with PL Newsletter (https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/10467/51078046840522216/share)

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• Israel
• Muzz
• Joe Kelly
• Alex

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