XFounders

About XFounders

XFounders is a community of builders, experts and VC in web3 Practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences and help each other implement web3 projects We want to help understand how to build Web3 projects in modern conditions and do it together with like-minded people. We help each other with experience, resources, expertise and networking. Our common goal is to create products with sustainable business models in Web3.

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XFounders community

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technology

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en

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No

First episode

8 Mar 2023

Latest episode

24 Aug 2023

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Aug 2023

   Legal Case Study of a Web3 Startup

   In this edition, we explore legal intricacies with Orrin Campbell, the founder of QSTN, a web3 alternative to Google Forms. He is joined by Ruslan Usmanov, the founder & managing partner at tx.legal and an expert in web3 law. Together, they tackle the pressing legal questions that every startup founder faces. 📌 Topics we discussed: 00:00 Intro 1:04 Introduction to Guest 1 2:51 Introduction to Guest 2 3:48 Compliance status of QSTN 4:57 AI-generated legal documents, such as primary policy user agreements 7:08 Distinction between cryptocurrency and virtual credits 8:20 Trends in the United States business landscape 10:28 Differences between patent and intellectual property law 11:54 Current trends in patent law in Web 3 among major players 15:17 Value in selling or licensing QSTN patents 18:09 Acquiring patents for your business and selling them to interested parties in Web 2 or Web 3 20:51 Recommendations for launching a web3 startup in an offshore jurisdiction 23:32 QSTN's registration location 27:13 QSTN's experience operating within the United States 33:33 Determining if virtual credits can be considered securities 36:25 Handling user data in accordance with local data laws 37:51 How business architecture can reduce risks associated with data misuse 41:31 Does QSTN need a money transmitter license to accept fiat? 45:35 Offering redeemable sikaproof as rewards that unlock phones under MSB regulations 46:35 Should a Web 3 startup provide legal documents to assist users with tax filing? 48:08 Is it wise for international web3 startups to liaise with local financial agencies to ensure compliance? 53:27 Key takeaways from the entire interview 54:14 Legal and compliance advice for web3 startups Follow XFOUNDERS: Website: https://is.gd/B7kQ0r Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... XFounders is a bootcamp for ambitious founders backed by Polygon, Avalanche, dYdX, AWS, ICP, Mastercard and many more. P.S. ⚡️ Our offline bootcamp is fast approaching⚡️ 📆 September 1 - October 2, 2023 📍 Antalya, Turkey ➡️ Apply through the website: https://is.gd/B7kQ0r

2. 

   16 Aug 2023

   The present and future of NFTs and DAOs

   In this edition, Miki Elson, Founder of ArtSect and Mentor at Outlier Ventures unravels the intricate interplay between real-world assets and NFTs. He sheds light on the potential for widespread adoption of the technology and also unveils the selective acceptance criteria of Outlier Ventures. We also cover the application of NFTs in web3 entrepreneurship and their impact on web3 startups. Miki Elson will try to answer what the future holds for NFT, why it is worth paying attention to web3 incubators and share his experience in developing a web3 project. Topics we covered: 00:00 Introduction 1:09 Introduction to the Guest 2:20 Elson's Inspiration to Start a DAO in 2020 3:07 Decentralized Governance in ArtSect 4:50 Synergy Between ArtSect and Elson's Property Project 7:07 Miki Elson's Role at Outlier Ventures & Importance of Mentorship in Web3 Startups 8:09 Mentor-Startup Communication Frequency at Outlier Ventures 8:31 Selection Criteria at Outlier Ventures 9:06 Acceptance Rate at Outlier Ventures 10:50 Future of Non-Fungible Tokens 12:34 Leveraging NFT Technology in Non-NFT Businesses 14:11 Legal Considerations for Using NFTs in Start-ups 15:50 Guidance for Web3 Entrepreneurs Follow XFOUNDERS: Website: https://is.gd/B7kQ0r Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... XFounders is a bootcamp for ambitious founders backed by Polygon, Avalanche, dYdX, AWS, ICP, Mastercard and many more. P.S. ⚡️ Our offline bootcamp is fast approaching⚡️ 📆 September 1 - October 2, 2023 📍 Antalya, Turkey ➡️ Apply through the website: https://is.gd/B7kQ0r

3. 

   9 Aug 2023

   Diving into Fundraising and Acceleration in Web3. How to Accelerate a crypto projects

   In this edition, Ammar Al-Ansi, co-founder of the Fractal Web3 accelerator, delves into the intrinsic value of joining an accelerator, even when VC funding isn't on your radar. He also provides an in-depth look into the Fractal acceleration program. Our conversation touches on: 00:00 - Introduction 0:32 - Meet the Guest: Origins of the Web3 Accelerator Journey 5:17 - Beyond Funding: Unique Benefits of the Fractal Accelerator 9:30 - Synergy in Action: XFounders & Fractal's Collaborative Vision 16:05 - Fractal's Value Proposition: Nurturing and Propelling Startups 20:21 - Who's the Right Fit? Criteria for Accelerator Applicants 25:05 - Looking Ahead: Fractal's Roadmap 28:09 - Web3's Horizon: Navigating Market Trends and Regulatory Waters 32:03 - Golden Nuggets: Expert Advice for Aspiring Web3 Founders Fractal Website https://fractalweb3.com Follow XFOUNDERS: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... XFounders is a bootcamp for ambitious founders backed by Polygon, Avalanche, dYdX, AWS, ICP, Mastercard and many more. P.S. ⚡️ Our offline bootcamp is fast approaching⚡️ 📆 September 1 - October 2, 2023 📍 Antalya, Turkey ➡️ Apply through the website: https://x-founders.com #web3 #startup #startups #founders #xfounders #buisness #crypto #smartcontract #smartcontracts #blockchain #web3otechnology #web3community

4. 

   4 Aug 2023

   Regulation and Сompliance for a Web3 Startup

   Legal and Compliance in Web3 with Linda Derkaca, the compliance officer, director and co-founder at swaps.app. In this episode, Linda discusses the balance between decentralization and regulation, explores the MiCA framework and its implications for founders in the web3 landscape Our conversation touches on several key topics, including: 00:00 intro 1:02 Guest intro 4:31 Regulation and Decentralization 9:12 What MiCA means for startups in the EU 12:13 Centralisation in the MiCA framework 12:45 What changed for the founders 16:20 What do web3 founders need to comply with? 24:00 Do swaps need a licence in every jurisdiction you operate in 25:36 Countries Swaps currently operates 27:02 What to consider when choosing a jurisdiction 31:36 Locations you'll have to rethink opening your web3 company in 34:24 SEC cracking down on crypto 36:10 Jurisdictions you should and should not choose for your web3 company 39:30 The right time to seek compliance officer 42:04 Where to find compliance officer or legal consultant 45:54 How much a consultation with a lawyer in web3 compliance costs 50:11 Advice for early stage web3 founder Swaps.app https://www.swaps.app/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=integration&utm_campaign=xfounders_geo_interview Mentioned online course: "Certified Blockchain Expert" by European tech school -- https://europeantech.school/certified-blockchain-expert/ Follow XFOUNDERS: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-founders/ XFounders is a bootcamp for ambitious founders backed by Polygon, Avalanche, dYdX, AWS, ICP, Mastercard and many more. P.S. ⚡️ Our offline bootcamp is fast approaching⚡️ 📆 September 1 - October 2, 2023 📍 Antalya, Turkey ➡️ Apply through the website: https://x-founders.com

5. 

   26 Jul 2023

   Diversity in Web3. Closing the Gender Gap in Crypto

   Discover how to increase the inclusivity of web3 with Tracey Bowen, Founder of H.E.R. DAO, a womxn focused developer DAO. In this XFounders' edition, Tracey discusses the problem of diversity and gender gap in web3. She highlights the challenges and opportunities for a female founder in a predominantly male-dominated tech industry. The founder and CEO of H.E.R. DAO talks about how their community addresses the mentioned problems, what it means to be a member and how to get financial support from the organization. She emphasizes the crucial role of mentorship not only for underrepresented groups but for founders in general, and gives her tips on how to build a successful web3 product. The key topics covered include: The key topics covered include: 00:00 - intro 00:48 - Guest Intro 2:09 - Challenges that female web3 founders face in web3 6:05 - Gender diversity in web2 vs web3 8:12 - The idea and mission of H.E.R. DAO 12:40 - What it means to be involved in H.E.R. DAO 16:29 - How to get a scholarship from H.E.R. DAO 18:36 - The role of mentorship in web3 21:48- The right stage to start working with a mentor 25:29- Tips for pivoting into web3 28:25- Advice for ambitious founders 30:16 - How to reach out to Tracey 30:48 - Outro Link to the H.E.R DAO website: https://www.her-dao.xyz Follow XFounders: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... XFounders is a bootcamp for ambitious founders backed by Polygon, Avalanche, dYdX, AWS, ICP, Mastercard and many more. P.S. ⚡️ Our offline bootcamp is fast approaching⚡️ 📆 September 1 - October 8, 2023 📍 Antalya, Turkey ➡️ Apply through the website: https://x-founders.com

6. 

   20 Jul 2023

   Exploring dYdX ecosystem. Chain adoption and grants for Web3 Founders

   An adventure into the new dydx with Doruk Işmen, dYdX Turkey Country Lead In this edition, Doruk reveals the major barriers to entering the burgeoning Turkish market and how to circumvent them. He reviewed the authenticity of the Turkish market web3 stats and discussed the direction of the new dYdX chain. He walked us through some of the ways they're driving the chain's adoption. He also reveals ways of getting funding to build out your idea on the chain with vast potential. He shares insight into the chain built by the decentralized perpetual trading flag bearer. Additionally, he uncovered an underrated underused platform to connect with the only person needed to blow up your idea and many more. Some of the topics covered include: 00:00 Intro 0:48 About guest 3:28 How reliable is the Turkish web3 stats 4:53 The obstacle in entering the Turkish market. 9:43 Startups in Turkey or outside with potential apart from the defi field 11:30 About dYdX chain 18:21 The primary focus of the new chain. 21:49 Advice for web3 founders dYdX Grants: https://www.dydxgrants.com dYdX test net: https://dydx.exchange/blog/public-testnet Subscribe to XFounders: https://www.youtube.com/@XFounders_EN Follow XFounders: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-founders/ XFounders is a practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences, and help each other implement web3 projects.

7. 

   17 Jul 2023

   Market Research in Web3. How to Explore and Use Crypto Trends

   Watch the ex-google expert, Markos Koemtzopoulos, the founder of elementalcrypto.com revealing how to do effective web3 market research. In this episode, Markos demystifies how to uncover your audience's problems, wants and desires in research. He shares tips on how to reduce the odds of failure among web3 projects, attracting the right audience, and methods of researching your audience. Additionally, he offers a clear direction on an effective one. We took a glance at Google's interest in making web3 easier to navigate for users. He emphasized the role of products that solve problems and the right marketing team In web3 marketing success. Some of the key topics discussed include: 00:00- Intro 00:47- Guest intro and background 6:21- Source of inspiration for the creation of d cryptoelemental.com 9:23- Live workshop on how to study the crypto market 26:53- A deeper look into web3 community building 30:47- The emerging trends in web3 37:47- Google in web3 39:35- Any indication of the bull market 43:57- Advice for web3 founders Useful Links: How to lean about crypto: https://elementalcrypto.com/learn-abo... The map of crypto https://elementalcrypto.com/about-us/ . Follow XFounders: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... XFounders is a practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences, and help each other implement web3 projects.

8. 

   5 Jul 2023

   Effective Web3 Marketing. How to promote crypto projects

   Learn Effective Web3 Marketing with Alexander Aveshnikov, CMO at Swaps.app In this edition, Alexander shares insights into the key differences between marketing in web2 and web3, along with the reasons that account for these differences. He comprehensively discusses finding the right marketing teammate in the crowded and experimental talent pool of web3. He reveals how the wrong marketing teammates can negatively impact your project's traction. He shares proven ways to find the right talent and how Swaps sources marketing specialists. He emphasizes the importance of marketable products in marketing and the data-driven analytical approach for success in web3 marketing. Some of the key topics discussed include: 00:00 Intro 0:50 Guest intro 1:58 Difference between web2 and web3 marketing 12:05 Is performance marketing applicable to web3 projects 12:56 How swaps plan to Build a Community 15:05 Web3 traffic analysis and optimization 20:20 Cost of acquisition in web3 compared to web2 23:19 Is Swaps looking to hire and how they source for new talents 24:16 The competition intensity among the web3 marketing service provider 25:46 Advice for early-stage founders Useful Links Swaps.app https://www.swaps.app/?utm_source=you.. Alexandr’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-... Follow XFounders: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... XFounders is a practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences, and help each other implement web3 projects.

9. 

   29 Jun 2023

   Exploring Avalanche ecosystem. How the chain supports and empowers Web3 creators

   Exploring the Avalanche ecosystem with Matthew Schmenk, a Sr. Business Development Associate DeFi at Ava Labs Matthew shares insight into how Ava Labs effectively fixed cross-chain problems with cutting-edge technologies fostering seamless cross-chain communication between different networks. He reveals how Avalanche is strengthening its network supporting and empowering creators to add value across every niche. And finally wrapped it up with a highly anticipated tech update about the chain. 00:00 intro 0:36 Guest intro 2:18 The ultimate focus of the avalanche ecosystem 5:40 How Ava Labs approach multiple chain model in the crypto market dev 8:08 Ava Labs Prefered development stage 16:42 Ava labs approaching the MENA region 19:49 The easiest way to connect with the Avalanche team 24:22 Detail about the series of Avalanche grant programs 27:38 An advice for early-stage founders 30:18 Outro Useful Links Ava Labs website https://www.avalabs.org Matthew’s Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-s... Follow XFounders: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... XFounders is a practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences, and help each other implement web3 projects.

10. 

    22 Jun 2023

    Web3 product development. How to create crypto-products that people want to use

    Discover how to develop Web3 products people want to use. With Dominik Shmid, product manager at Polygon Network. Dominik shares insight into the key differences between the prevailing web3 product development approach and web2, revealing the errors in the web3 product development landscape while offering an effective solution to each problem. Additionally, he sheds light on ZK and reasons behind Web3 adoption and popularity. Key topics covered: 00:00 intro 0:40 Guest intro 3:02 The difference between the product development in web2 and web3 6:40 Challenges in web3 product development and how to overcome it. 10:40 Effective product development methods 12:51 Component of an effective product research 15:00 What is ZK and what accounts for its popularity today 18:30 Increasing blockchain capacity with zk 23:38 Where and how to keep track of tech How to stay updated about the tech and tools in web3 25:18 An advice to ambitious founders in web3 Useful links: Dominic’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominik-s... Polygon website: https://polygon.technology/careers Follow XFounders: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... XFounders is a practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences, and help each other implement web3 projects.

11. 

    16 Jun 2023

    Exploring Tron Ecosystem. Funding and marketing support from Tron DAO

    During our conversation, David Uhryniak, Lead of Ecosystem Development at Tron DAO, provided us with valuable insights into the Tron ecosystem. He addressed numerous frequently asked questions from aspiring founders who are interested in the network. David extensively explained the different avenues available for funding and marketing support from Tron DAO. Moreover, he shed light on the specific categories of web3 startups that the DAO places great emphasis on and considers as a priority. He also highlighted the preferred development stages at which startups should approach Tron DAO for funding. Useful links: David’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-uhryniak-40b87410/ Tron DAO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trondao/ Tron DAO website: https://tron.network/ Follow XFounders: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-founders/ XFounders is a practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences, and help each other implement web3 projects.

12. 

    4 Jun 2023

    HR in Web3. How to recruit talent for web3 startups

    In our latest discussion, Nelson Lopez sheds light on the issues with HR in Web2 stemming from its design, while exploring how Web3 architecture effectively solves these challenges. Additionally, Nelson provides insights into a comprehensive approach for building a top-notch team, bypassing costly and less efficient job agencies. He reveals the criteria for successful hiring in Web3 and highlights various decentralized platforms for finding Web3 talents or jobs. Nelson also emphasizes the importance of considering qualities beyond technical skills when assessing employee suitability during challenging times. 0:00 Introduction 00:55 About our guest. 04:55 The difference between web2 and web3 hiring. 11:25 The difference between consolidated and distributed workforce 29:59 Selection criteria for employees in web3 & hiring process. 38:54 Successful hire case study 40:50 The cost of hiring in web2 vs web3. 48:24 The ethical onboarding process to foster cooperation in a team. 56:58 The role of the company's culture in project success. 01:02:38 Advice for web3 founders— How to build an A-team that can stay through the dark times. 01:12:55 Outro. Mentioned resources: Nelson's LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nelsondslopez/ DeWe Accelerator www.linkedin.com/company/web3dewe/ Nicosia University's free and certified courses www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/free-mooc/ Bounty job boards, where project can set up bounties for referrals: https://www.jobprotocol.xyz/ https://www.paraform.com/ https://intropia.io/ Follow XFounders Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... X-founders is a practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences, and help each other implement web3 projects.

13. 

    1 Jun 2023

    Smart Contract Auditing and Blockchain Security for Web3 Startups

    In this video, we are going to discuss blockchain security, smart contract auditing, and its importance. Our guest speaker, Preetam, the CEO and co-founder of QuillAudits, answered all the smart contract auditing questions and shared invaluable insights gained from auditing over 850 blockchain projects. We cover: ● Importance of auditing a smart contract. ● When is the right time to seek to audit a smart contract? ● How long does it take different types of projects to get audited? ● What type of project does not require auditing? ● What are Price Determinants? ● Post-auditing security practices. ● How QuillAudits is helping pre-founders and the entire web3 community. XFounders is a practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences, and help each other implement web3 projects. In this video, we are going to discuss blockchain security, smart contract auditing, and its importance. Follow XFounders: Website: https://x-founders.com Telegram: https://t.me/XFounders_EN Medium: https://medium.com/@XFounders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-fo... Our guest: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raopreetam/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raopreetam_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preetam.rao1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetam_rao_/ Telegram: https://t.me/preetam_quillhash GitHub : https://github.com/Preetam007

14. 

    27 Mar 2023

    Insights on launching marketing campaigns for web3 projects. Go-to-market strategies, working with influencers, and more.

    This is the second meetup for XFounders season 1, featuring David Lolaev, founder of the marketing agency Sal'ad. He'll be sharing his insights on launching marketing campaigns for web3 projects from the ground up, discussing go-to-market strategies, working with influencers, and more. 🔹Features of Web3 marketing 🔹Differences between Web2 and Web3 marketing 🔹Marketing strategy for 2023 🔹Mistakes to avoid when starting out in crypto marketing 🔹About traffic in Web3 🔹How to increase the visibility of a crypto project 🔹Real-life Web3 marketing case studies from agency experience

15. 

    16 Mar 2023

    How to Do Marketing for Web3 Projects and Attract Investors to a Crypto Startup? XFounders Season 1 Program

    This was a meetup of XFounders season 1, featuring a special guests, Mike Chubarov, VC Principal at Gotbit.io and Konstantin Volgapov, co-founder at web3TGS agency. During the event, we discussed marketing  for Web3 Projects, attracting investments to a crypto startups and make a pitch about our educational program. We built a Practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences and help each other implement web3 projects. We want to help understand how to build Web3 projects in modern conditions and do it together with like-minded people. We help each other with experience, resources, expertise and networking. Our common goal is to create products with sustainable business models in Web3.

16. 

    10 Mar 2023

    Which blockchain should be used for building a WEB3 project? Specifics of launching products on BnB Chain, financial support and grants

    This was a meetup of XFounders season 1, featuring a special guest, Egor Malyshev, who is the Global Growth Manager & Community Lead at BNB Chain Innovation. During the event, we discussed the topic of selecting a blockchain and addressed the following questions: How to decide which blockchain to use for a project and which network to build a startup on? What is Binance Smart Chain's strategy given the current market situation? Who are Binance Smart Chain's main competitors and what sets them apart? How can one get onto Binance Smart Chain's radar and what kind of support is available? The Binance Smart Chain startup funnel and current focus. Red flags for Binance Smart Chain and Binance Lab. And much more was covered during the discussion.

17. 

    8 Mar 2023

    XFounders Podcast Trailer

    XFounders is a community of builders, experts and VC in web3 Practice-oriented educational environment in which ambitious founders learn, share experiences and help each other implement web3 projects We want to help understand how to build Web3 projects in modern conditions and do it together with like-minded people. We help each other with experience, resources, expertise and networking. Our common goal is to create products with sustainable business models in Web3.

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