Growth Stories

Joshua Betancourt, CRO of BitVault and VaultCraft, broke the mold by bringing traditional sales fundamentals to crypto—and the results speak for themselves.  In just 9 months at P2P.org, he generated $1.7B in TVL, then scaled Vaultcraft from $2M to over $100M using sales techniques from books written in the 1800s.  In this episode, Joshua shares his money-first approach to BD, reveals why he's bul...

In this episode of Growth Stories , we sit down with IsReallyBadMan, GM of Levva, the AI-powered DeFi platform aiming to make yield optimization as simple as pressing a button. We dive deep into Levva 2.0, its mission to simplify DeFi via onchain AI agents, and the way users can participate in a 10 million $LVVA incentive season coming up alongside their Beta Bootstrapping Phase. Dive right in and...

Discover how M0's Senior Marketing Manager Nicole Schaefer turned a provocative slogan into a standout brand campaign with "Everything is a Bank." In this episode, Nicole breaks down the strategic thinking behind their bold messaging, reveals how to effectively segment and market to crypto builders, and shares the metrics that actually matter for Web3 brand growth. Learn why M0 chose to challenge...

Winny, founder of Chipped (the NFC-enabled press-on nail company), shares how she went from losing her femininity in crypto's "bro culture" to building a product that's redefining what tech accessories can be - and landed a collaboration with Paris Hilton along the way. In this episode, you'll learn: - How a personal hack (putting NFC chips in acrylic nails) turned into a business - The story behi...

In this episode of Growth Stories, Jason Goldberg (Airstack & Moxie) shares what it really takes to build lasting value in web3. We talk: 🔹 The vision behind Moxie and AI-native UX 🔹 Lessons from Farcaster, frames & airdrops 🔹 What growth looks like beyond the hype 🔹 How to help users earn while they sleep Honest, bold, and packed with insight for anyone building in the onchain world....

How do you market highly technical products without "thousand percent yields" to promote? Campbell Easton, CMO of Redstone, reveals their playbook for challenging Chainlink's market dominance through education, community building, and strategic positioning.  Learn the "startup marketing trilemma," why visibility is their north star metric, and how finding specific use cases helped them gain market...

If you think AI won't transform marketing in 2025, this episode will be your wake-up call. Diana Felkina, CMO at Tectum, reveals why the AI marketing industry is exploding from $20B to $80B - and why companies not adapting will simply die off. Get insider insights on: - Smart contract marketing automation that's already working - Why most Web3 projects waste 30% of marketing budgets on events - Th...

In this episode of Growth Stories, we’re joined by Ashton Barger, Partnerships Manager at OnChain Foundation. Ashton shares his journey from scaling the UK’s biggest web3 conference to reshaping how projects think about growth and partnerships. What’s inside: ✅ Reinventing NFTs: Membership models that deliver lasting value beyond PFPs. ✅ Event Strategy Secrets: How to grow web3 events from 500 t...

In this episode of Growth Stories, Alek, Head of Partnerships at EtherMail, dives into how this web3-native email platform is transforming communication in crypto. Highlights: ✉️ Why email still matters in web3. 🔑 How EtherMail merges on-chain data with off-chain communication. 📈 Strategies for brands to grow and engage their audiences using web3 email. 🎧 Tune in for insights on building effect...

In this episode of Growth Stories, Sam Vuong, Treasure’s first marketing hire, shares her journey of building one of web3’s most active gaming communities. Highlights: 🎯 Decentralized marketing strategies that work. 📊 Metrics for scaling web3 games. 🚀 Why retention beats hype in gaming. 🎧 Tune in for exclusive insights and rewards! Connect with Sam: @samjvuong Follow Growth Stories: @growth_be...

In this episode of Growth Stories , we’re joined by Jinelle D'Lima, CEO and co-founder of Nozomi - the ultimate hub for web3 entrepreneurs. 🚀 Jinelle dives into her transformation from marketer to founder, reveals how Nozomi builds community-driven resources, and shares must-know tips for avoiding classic web3 marketing pitfalls. 🎧 Tune in, learn, and collect the episode for exclusive rewards! C...

In this episode of Growth Stories, we’re joined by Lucas Campbell, co-founder of Pods, the platform revolutionizing how podcasts are minted and consumed onchain. Lucas shares insights on scaling Pods, driving creator engagement, and the future of onchain media. 🎧 Tune in & collect the episode for exclusive rewards! Connect with Lucas: @0x_Lucas Follow Growth Stories: @growth_beast | @TheCrypt...

n this episode of Growth Stories, we’re joined by Joanna Cook, co-founder of one of the most efficient rollup stacks pushing the boundaries of L1 performance. Joanna shares how her team is tackling scalability head-on with their product first approach. Tune in & collect the episode for more surprises! Connect with Joanna: @justsayuluvjo Follow SOON: @soon_svm Connect with Alex & Laura on X...

Carla, an Italian Lens influencer, is building one of the largest communities on Phaver and Lens. Discover her growth strategies as she brings Monniverse to life—the first underwater realm designed with Lens in mind. 💡 Don’t miss this chance to dive into her world and uncover the secrets behind her success! 👩‍🎤 Connect with Carla: @cryptoartista 👥 Connect with Alex & Laura: Alex: @growth_b...

Join Crypthena as she hosts Chronicle's Head of Marketing Angus Tookey. Angus shares invaluable insights on building a B2B brand in web3, from leveraging Maker DAO's established presence to crafting targeted event strategies. Discussing: - Framework for evaluating B2B marketing channels in DeFi - Event marketing strategy: local vs. global events - Managing event sponsorships and ROI - Leveraging M...

Join us on Growth Stories as we chat with Marie Tatibouet, former CMO of Gate.io and current Marketing Lead at Metis. Marie shares her journey in web3 marketing, from rapid growth in China where she helped transform Gate.io from a relatively unknown exchange into a global powerhouse to leading decentralized Layer 2 innovations at Metis. Discover her insights on overcoming blockchain fragmentation,...

In this episode, we dive into how Intract grew into a leading user acquisition platform in the Web3 space. Apurv, the co-founder of Intract, talks about how he built Intract's foundation with a real-user focus, leveraged partnerships with major ecosystems, and gained the trust of top projects in the industry. Tune in to learn the key strategies behind Intract's growth to over 5 million users and t...

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In this episode, we dive into how Safary grew into a leading community-driven brand in the space. Justin talks about how he built Safary's foundation with a community-first approach, leaned on growth leaders from the start, and gained the trust of top industry leaders. Tune in to learn the key strategies behind Safary's organic growth and unique way of engaging with the community. Mint the episode...

Welcome to the second edition of the Growth Stories Minicast! In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Thomas, co-founder of Pachi Funk, a full-service creative studio in the web3 space. Tommy shares his insights on what it takes to build and scale a creative studio or marketing agency in today’s rapidly evolving blockchain and Web3 industries. Tune in as Tommy discusses the value of the agency mod...