EP 046 | KEONE HON | MONAD

We're back with another Dox Radio banger !! This week, Keone Hon, Co-Founder of Monad Labs, breaks down: - Community Blueprint: Building a community is like running a bar – you need a bartender for engagement, a bouncer for moderation, and a musician for entertainment. Each role is vital for a thriving community. - Adaptive Planning: No matter how detailed your plans are, expect them to change. Great teams and projects are built incrementally, with many small initiatives. - Cultural Reflection: Monad’s culture feels bigger than any one person, embodying the collective contributions and vibes of its community members. - Organic Growth: Real community isn’t built by recruiting big names; it’s about shared values and experiences. The best communities grow from genuine connections and participation. - Creative Engagement: Monad’s community thrives on creative events like push-up contests and karaoke nights, encouraging members to step out of their comfort zones. - Engineering Success: Success in building a community and brand is a mix of strong vision, detailed planning, and a lot of experimentation. Expect to try many things and fail before finding what works. - Key Roles: When building a team, focus on high standards and the right personalities. People who fit the vibe and can grow into their roles are crucial. - Community-Driven Branding: Monad’s brand evolved by embracing crypto culture and not worrying about being overly professional. Community-driven mascots and memes have become integral to its identity. - Effective Recruitment: Hiring the right people requires clear definitions of roles, responsibilities, and necessary skills. Don’t wing it; thorough preparation leads to better hiring decisions. - Evolving Roles: Great hires often start by contributing in unexpected ways and growing into their roles. Look for people who can create something out of nothing and adapt to new challenges. ___ 🌀 TELEGRAM CHANNEL — pull up to best source of hiring data in web3 🌀 PROOF OF HIRES — active list of Up Top Dealflow 🌀 DROP US YOUR CV — top shelf job application 💥SPONSORED BY PAPER VENTURES — IYYK 💥BASED EARLY-STAGE WEB3 VENTURE FUND 🌀 TWITTER 🌀 INSTAGRAM 🌀 LINKEDIN UP TOP is the leading talent agency for hiring in Web3. Through our unique "sports agent" model, and active presence at IRL events / on crypto-native platforms, the strength of our brand has continued to attract Top Shelf Talent for both tech & non-tech roles. Our mission is to bring transparency and community to hiring opportunities in crypto. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danuptop.substack.com