In this engaging conversation with Chibuotu Amadi, founder of Paycrest and NoBlocks, shares how he went from sending 150 job applications in 24 hours to building cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure in Africa.
Chibuotu discusses his battle with impostor syndrome, the power of open source, and why success is “a thousand small repairs.” We dive into the challenges of remote work, the art of coordination, and what it takes to create world-class tech from the African continent.
Chapters
00:00 Trailer
01:37 Sending 150 job applications in 24 hours
06:42 Finding the Right Fit: Gitcoin Experience
11:58 The Importance of Open Source in Web3
16:58 From Early Projects to Global Payment Infrastructure
21:36 Understanding Paycrest: The Future of Payment Routing
27:46 Exploring Use Cases: Beyond Payments
34:13 Challenges of Transitioning to a Permissionless System
38:22 Challenges in Hiring and Team Dynamics
43:10 Insights from Meeting Vitalik Buterin
49:50 Advice for Founders on Building Systems
54:37 End
Perfect for everyone who loves Ethereum, startups, blockchain, or epic founder stories — this episode is full of insights and inspiration. Tune in now!
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