Surviving Market Cycles & Startup Lessons for Founders

In this episode of the Web3 with a16z crypto podcast, Arianna Simpson, a16z crypto general partner, discusses with Jacquelyn Melinek, co-founder and CEO of Token Relations, strategies for navigating the volatile crypto market and building enduring companies. Arianna shares her journey into web3, triggered by her experiences in Zimbabwe, and highlights the importance of stablecoins as a non-speculative use case achieving product-market fit. The conversation explores the interplay between crypto and AI, the potential of Deepin, and the challenges of authenticating digital content. Arianna also provides advice for founders, emphasizing the need for tenacity, realistic fundraising strategies, and adaptability in the evolving landscape.