Founded in 2018, Dragonfly has quickly become one of the most prestigious crypto VCs. Dragonfly was one of the first to adopt a global approach to backing founders and disruptive tech, all while building a strong brand that allowed them to secure top-tier deals. Join us for a fascinating discussion with Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, to learn the secrets behind running a top-tier crypto VC and what made Dragonfly succeed where others have failed.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Haseeb’s background, from poker to crypto
- Effective altruism
- Crypto investment
- Developing judgement
- The vision behind Dragonfly
- Consensus vs. non-consensus deals
- KPIs
- People, Product & Markets
- Thoughts on the current crypto market
- The evolution of crypto VCs
- Advice for crypto founders
- The importance of discipline
- Is the golden era of crypto investing sunsetting?
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This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.
