🌐 How does a 23-year-old crack $70M in Web3 deals? Meet Senad Dilji, a rising star in the crypto world. As the 8th employee at Thrive Protocol, Senad helped secure massive partnerships with top players like Polygon and Arbitrum—all while redefining what’s possible in the blockchain space. 🚀 In this episode of Escape 9 to 5, we dive into: 🔑 Senad’s journey from a university student with 3 jobs to leading Web3 business development. 💡 How he navigates the fast-paced crypto industry and stays grounded. ❤️ Lessons on love, purpose, and finding balance beyond startup life. Whether you're curious about blockchain, startups, or what it takes to succeed at such a young age, this episode has something for everyone. 🎧 Watch now and get inspired by Senad’s bold story of hustle, grit, and innovation. Links mentioned: https://www.timeout.com/lisbon/nightlife/tejo-bar Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:26 2 Truths and a Lie 05:21 Why then? - How did you decide to start in startups? 09:41 What Now? 26:50 Lightning Round 33:43 Outro & Behind the Scenes 🌍 My website - https://www.lydiaclinzi.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lydiachenlinzi/ WHO AM I? Hey there! 👋 I'm Lydia, a former investment banker with a heart for climate tech and a passion for personal growth and healthy living. My channel is all about discovering the best versions of ourselves, whether that's through exploring new cuisines, diving into personal development, or sharing insights from my world in climate tech and finance. Join me for a blend of wellness, wisdom, and a dash of adventure, all wrapped up in all the memory plus from London, HK and beyond 🌟🍴🌱 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gym, books, lifestyle and every tiny kindness in life. Say hi, don't be a stranger. http://www.lydiaclinzi.com/ 2024. Lydia C.Linzi All Rights Reserved