I Was Done Begging for Money... So I Built My Own Empire | James Bowater

What happens when you're constantly pitching world-changing tech — and no one’s buying it?James Bowater got tired of going cap in hand to investors. So, he stopped asking. And instead, he built something that couldn’t be ignored.In this episode, James — founder of Crypto AM and a longtime voice in the UK blockchain scene — shares how years spent developing holographic anti-counterfeit technology turned into a front-row seat in the rise of Web3.We dive into: ▫️ The brutal reality of raising capital in the UK ▫️ Why early-stage innovation often goes unnoticed ▫️ How James saw the crypto media opportunity before most ▫️ Lessons from launching Crypto AM ▫️ Why being underestimated can be your biggest advantageIf you’re a founder, creator, or anyone trying to get something off the ground — this is one of those rare conversations that’s actually honest about what it takes.