E64: Eat Glass, Ship Fast - Lessons Learned in Startup Life

SummaryStartup life isn’t glamorous. It’s chaotic, messy, and often feels like eating glass. In this episode, Luke and Ash dive into what it really takes to start a company in crypto. From 5:00 AM routines and constant context switching to building strong teams and failing forward, they break down the highs, lows, and lessons of Web3 entrepreneurship. Whether you’re thinking about leaving a cushy job or already deep in the grind, this is a clear-eyed look at what startup life actually looks like.Chapters00:00 Intro02:00 What Startup Life Really Feels Like06:30 Daily Routines and Managing the Chaos12:30 Building the Right Team15:00 Letting Go and Avoiding Micromanagement18:30 Culture, Feedback, and Being Unfiltered22:00 From TradFi to Startups25:00 Where Startup Ideas Come From28:30 How to Learn Everything You Don’t Know32:00 Accelerators, Hackathons, and Getting Started35:30 Final Advice for Aspiring FoundersCheck out our friends at Tequila 512:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.