EP 048 | NIRAV MURTHY | CAMP NETWORK

00:01:14 - Guest Introduction: Nirav Murthy • Welcoming Nirav Murthy, founder of Camp L2 Network. 00:02:01 - Social Media Buzz • Nirav shares the excitement of being tweeted by Ansem and the impact on their project. 00:02:38 - Building a Strong Community • Nirav talks about the importance of having an active and engaged community. 00:03:42 - Challenges in the Early Days • Discussing the hurdles faced when growing their community from scratch. 00:06:02 - Brand Loyalty on Chain • Nirav explains their initial focus on building brand loyalty using blockchain technology. 00:07:52 - Pivot to Camp L2 Network • The story behind transitioning from a loyalty app to a layer two network. 00:10:01 - Importance of Organic Growth • Strategies for achieving organic community growth without relying on airdrop farmers. 00:13:02 - The Role of Community Managers • Highlighting the contributions of their community manager, Rebecca, and the systems she implemented. 00:15:10 - Rebranding to Camp Network • The thought process and challenges behind the rebrand from Campaign Layer to Camp Network. 00:20:01 - Early Career and Transition to Blockchain • Nirav’s background in traditional finance and how it led to his involvement in blockchain. 00:22:25 - The Evolution of Web3 and Consumer Engagement • Reflections on the development of consumer engagement in the Web3 space. 00:25:06 - The Fast-Changing Meta of Crypto • Discussing how the rapidly shifting narratives in crypto impact business strategy. 00:27:01 - Lessons Learned as a First-Time Founder • Mistakes and learnings from the early stages of founding Camp Network. 00:32:01 - Hiring Philosophy and Cultural Fit • Nirav’s approach to hiring, focusing on cultural fit and growth potential over resumes. 00:37:32 - Building a Strong Internal Culture • Strategies for fostering a positive and productive internal company culture. 00:45:09 - Maintaining Work-Life Balance and Team Support • Dan shares a personal story about needing to step back and the team stepping up. 00:49:02 - Lightening the Mood in Meetings • Techniques to create a positive atmosphere in team meetings. 00:53:45 - Key Traits for Hiring • Green and red flags in the hiring process and the importance of authenticity and enthusiasm. 00:54:37 - Closing Remarks • Wrapping up the podcast with reflections on the discussion and a look forward to future content._____ 🌀 TELEGRAM CHANNEL — https://bit.ly/topshelfcryptojobs 🌀 PROOF OF HIRES — https://bit.ly/uptopscoreboard 🌀 DROP US YOUR CV — https://bit.ly/topshelfjobapplication 💥 SPONSORED BY PAPER VENTURES — https://paper.ventures/ — IYYK 💥 BASED EARLY STAGE WEB3 VENTURE FUND 🌀 TWITTER — https://x.com/dan_uptop 🌀 INSTAGRAM — https://www.instagram.com/dan.uptop/ 🌀 LINKEDIN — https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneskow/ 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. www.uptopsearch.com 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