• Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco to discuss legal misconceptions the industry still holds
• In December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami, Decrypt Studios held the inaugural Crypties awards gala
• Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco on November 3 for an extensive panel on raising venture money even during Crypto Winter.
At 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco, Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss legal misconceptions the industry still holds. Rubin highlighted the importance of crypto companies seeking legal advice before launching. She emphasized that crypto companies should understand the regulations and laws that apply to their projects in order to avoid any issues further down the line.
The inaugural Crypties awards gala was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami. With emcee Josh Ostrovsky („The Fat Jewish“) and presenters from a range of crypto projects, statuettes were awarded in nine categories. The evening was sponsored by Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721.
At 0xpo Summit in San Francisco on November 3, Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson for an extensive panel on raising venture money even during Crypto Winter. They discussed the difficulties of fundraising in a bear market, and the potential opportunities for those who are able to navigate the challenging environment.
The panelists also shared their tips for those looking to raise funds in the current climate. They highlighted the importance of having a well-defined product, a strong team, and a clear understanding of the competitive landscape. They also stressed the importance of having a good understanding of the regulatory environment and being able to articulate the value of the project. The panel concluded with the panelists stressing that now is the time to be creative and resourceful, and to use every tool available to find the right investors and partners.