#44 - Michael O'Rourke: Pocket Network, RPCs, the ups and downs of operating a startup

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Send us Fan MailJoin us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Michael, founder of Pocket Network, a leading RPC provider in the blockchain space. From the highs of reaching a billion-dollar valuation in 2022 to navigating the inevitable ups and downs of the startup world, Michael shares his insights on building and running a successful blockchain company. In this episode, we explore the role of RPCs in the blockchain stack, the challenges of scaling a startup, and lessons learned from managing growth amidst turbulence.To support this podcast please check out the links below:https://pokt.networkhttps://morourke.org/Support the showBlog: https://blog.ethers.club/Social: https://x.com/0xSeroGithub: https://github.com/0xserohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNLqAes-kUMjWksPA6d-BA/

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