Overnight Success

In this episode of Overnight Success, I sit down with Sheldon Hunt, a founding member of EMURGO—one of Cardano’s original entities. We unpack the philosophical and technical rifts between Ethereum and Cardano, trace the evolution from Bitcoin to Ethereum to Cardano, and dive deep into what true decentralization really looks like—especially in Cardano’s approach to governance. If you’ve ever wonder...

Today, I sit down with Esther Wong — Founding Partner @ 3C AGI Partners and former Managing Director at SenseTime. In this conversation, we discuss why AI inferencing could break the grid, the global race for sustainable AI infrastructure, and why DeepSeek completely enabled the rest of the world to catch up in the AI race. If you ever wondered about:• Why AI infrastructure — not applications — is...

Today, I sit down with Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG).We talk about Gabby’s journey from building the first games in the Philippines to pioneering the concept of play-to-earn and Web3 gaming. Gabby shares the early days of Web3 gaming, how AI and decentralized work models are converging, and why starting with community-first was essential for YGG’s growth. We also discuss the c...

Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Frank Mong to unpack the rise of Helium and what it means to decentralize wireless infrastructure. Frank shares the origin story of Helium, what it took to scale during the crypto boom, building open-source hardware, what it means to truly own infrastructure, and how crypto can be the foundation for everyday consumer experiences—even if they don’t...

In this episode, we sit down with Clara Tsao—entrepreneur, former CTO of the US department of Homeland Security, and founding officer of the Filecoin Foundation. Clara dives deep into the role of decentralized storage in preserving critical data, from archiving freedom of information requests to combating link rot. We talk about AI, attribution, and how decentralized infrastructure can help creato...

Today, I sit down with Ryan Kim, Founding Partner at Hashed, one of the most influential Web3 venture firms in Korea and Asia. With deep roots in the early days of crypto and a front-row seat to the growth of the Asian blockchain ecosystem, Ryan shares unique insights into how the Korean Web3 landscape has evolved—both culturally and technically—and what founders need to understand to succeed in t...

Today, I sit down with Yat Siu, founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands—one of the driving forces behind Web3 gaming and digital property rights. We trace Yat’s journey from hacking together 3D software with ex-Atari developers, to launching some of Asia’s first ISPs and now ultimately defining the future of blockchain-based gaming with Animoca Brands. Yat unpacks the waves of innovation...

Today, I sit down with Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Stacks and a pioneer in the Bitcoin Layer 2 space. In this episode, we explore Muneeb’s journey from academia and deep computer science research to building one of the most critical infrastructures in Bitcoin's evolving ecosystem. We explore how Stacks brings scalability and programmability to Bitcoin through a secure Layer 2. Muneeb breaks down...

Today, I sit down with Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains, a leader in the decentralized identity space. In this episode, Sandy shares learnings from over 2 decades of being a high level operator at IBM, AWS and Unstoppable domains. We also dive into the growing opportunities for decentralized identity, the role of NFTs in this new paradigm, and how Unstoppable Domains is enabling the future...

Today, I sit down with Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming platform. In this episode, we dive into the evolution of The Sandbox and why digital ownership is redefining the gaming industry. We discuss the challenges of building an open metaverse, the role of NFTs in empowering creators, and how blockchain is shaping the future of virtual economies. Se...

Today, I sit down with Greg Osuri, founder and CEO of Overclock Labs - the creators of Akash Network. In this episode, we explore the origins of Akash Network and why decentralizing cloud computing is more important than ever. We discuss the limitations of centralized cloud providers, the role of blockchain in creating open and censorship-resistant systems, and how tokens can sustain open-source p...

About Our Guest Nikita operates two Web3 businesses: She is the Founder & Chief Business Officer of Ekoios Technology (EkoTek ) a leading blockchain and AI consulting and services company in the Asia-Pacific region. Secondly, she is the Co-founder and CEO of NFTify, a no-code platform that enables businesses and creators to establish customizable NFT marketplaces without extensive coding knowledge...

About Our Guest Tal Zackon is the co-founder and CEO of Tres Finance, a Web3 financial data platform that simplifies crypto financial operations for businesses. Before founding Tres Finance, Tal gained valuable experience as a Principal at F2 Venture Capital and General Manager at SigmaLabs Accelerator. These roles gave him deep insights into the challenges startups face, especially in managing fi...

Episode Highlights with Timestamps:   [01:20] Cory’s origin story his journey from studying CS, building XBOX games, catching the iOS mobile development wave and working at Gigster. [13:24] Inside Gigster: championing Web3 internally and growing the Web3 vertical to account for 18% of the company’s annual revenue—from scratch. [16:19] Opportunities in Web3: Cory’s take on the market’s maturation,...

About Our Guest Firdosh Sheikh is the CEO and co-founder of DRIFE, a decentralized ride-hailing platform leveraging blockchain technology to empower both drivers and riders. With a background in Chartered Accountancy, she transitioned into the startup world, bringing her business acumen to disrupt traditional industries.  Under her leadership, DRIFE has expanded its operations to Dubai and India,...

About Our Guest With a background in law and technology, Yael Tamar has become a leader in blockchain innovation, empowering asset owners to tokenize real estate and democratize investment. Under her leadership, SolidBlock successfully tokenized major properties. She’s passionate about blockchain adoption and is now expanding her technology to tokenize assets beyond real estate. Since the recordin...

Episode Highlights with Timestamps: [00:45] Introductions [01:29] Matt shares his journey as a seasoned marketing leader, starting with his first taste of entrepreneurship flipping baseball cards. He discusses how his early passion for sports, celebrities, and connections led him to work for the NBA. Matt also dives into building the digital marketing frameworks we rely on today and explores the e...

Episode Highlights with Timestamps: [00:45] Matt shares his backstory, describing how childhood hobbies like gaming and collecting laid the foundation for his work with non-fungible assets, ecosystems, and entrepreneurship. [04:03] Reflecting on his Waldorf schooling experience, Matt explains how it encouraged him to explore various art forms and build a wide range of skills, shaping him into a ge...

Episode Highlights with Timestamps: [00:45] Introduction and Masha’s origin story [03:21] Transitioning from Entrepreneurship to working at Rarible [04:30] Leadership at Rarible and being early adopters of the NFT space [06:30] Building new technology, how did the early Rarible team prioritize their roadmap? Breaking down marketing in Web3  [08:44] The importance of community building in Web3, how...

Episode Highlights with Timestamps: [00:45] Lars Seier’s origin story: A glimpse into his entrepreneurial beginnings and early exposure to business during childhood. [04:34] Career journey: From owning and running a bar to transitioning into traditional finance and finding his passion for trading. [06:45] Building a brokerage: The story of creating a brokerage firm that evolved into a SaaS company...

Introduction: Host: Chris welcomes special guest Hrish Lutleka, Co-founder and CEO of SuperWorld. SuperWorld introduced as a virtual world in augmented reality, a digital twin of the existing world. Guest Background: Hrish's impressive background includes co-founding Rogue Initiative Studios and holding senior positions at renowned institutions. Educational background in political science and busi...

Introduction: The interview delves into various aspects, including Dinis's influences, the significance of education in entrepreneurship, the evolving landscape of technology, and the potential impact of Metaverse, AI, and blockchain on our society. Key Points: Influences and Role Models: Dinis Guarda expresses admiration for figures like Tim Draper, highlighting Tim's focus on education and gener...

Introduction: Lukas is  a leader in the builders program for IPFS and Filecoin. Learn about Protocol, Filecoin, and IPFS, and how they contribute to Web3 technologies. Lukas's Background: Lukas briefly shares his current role leading the builders program for IPFS and Filecoin. Highlights the open-source nature of IPFS and Filecoin, both initially developed by Protocol Labs. Mention of Lukas's conv...

Introduction: Chris  interviews May Mahboob, the founder of MBD Financials (Metaverse Business District). May is recognized as a top operator, a Metaverse warrior, public speaker, and a global advocate for financial inclusion. May's Background: Born in Bangladesh and raised in New York City, May shares her journey from elementary school entrepreneurship to becoming a partner at Lush Cosmetics in S...

Introduction: Chris  interviews Matt Fortnow, a computer scientist and mathematician. Matt's significant contributions to computational complexity theory. Professor of computer science at Georgia Institute of Technology. Awards and honors, including the Goddell Prize. Episode Highlights: The podcast focuses on the incredible journeys of entrepreneurs and visionaries. Emphasis on determination, per...