E54: Request Network Founder: "I Burned Out 3 Times And Got Hacked 7 Times!"

Chris is the founder of Request Network, a platform that simplifies payments using blockchain technology and has processed over $500 million in crypto payments. Christophe survived 3 burnouts and endured 7 hacks, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity. These experiences have shaped his approach to business and life, making him more than just a successful entrepreneur; they've turned him into "the machine" as some people used to call him. Key topics: - Journey to Young CFO - Caffeine: Health and Addiction - Brand Integrity in Business - Education's Role in Success - Confronting Burnout - The Startup Adventure at Y Combinator - Customer-Centric Strategy - Being hacked 7 times Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens. With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level. Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com Follow Chris & Request Finance https://www.request.finance/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophel1310/ Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Chapters: 0:00 Meet Christophe 03:46 Quitting Addictions 17:41 Education's Role 27:38 Caffeine's Impact 39:25 Young CFO Journey 49:37 Burning out 3 times 50:46 Rediscovering Passion 51:47 First Company Journey 01:04:10 Customer Feedback Importance 01:06:16 Y Combinator Journey 01:15:34 Customer-Centric Balance 01:18:05 VC Role in Startups 01:22:42 Productivity via Calendar 01:33:50 Learning in Entrepreneurship 01:48:55 First Crypto CFO 01:58:09 Long-Term Crypto Strategy 02:01:31 Hacked 7 times! 02:30:32 Key Takeaway: Continuous Learning

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