Crypto Builders Bootcamp #1
Wintermute presents Crypto Builders Bootcamp #1
Powered by Press Start Capital, Impossible Finance, and University of Ethereum.
Crypto Builders Bootcamp is a free 4-week online course on how to build a web3 startup:
Get actionable advice from successful founders who have walked in your shoes
Connect with peers for support, vibes, and accountability each week
Access to private office hours, Fellowships, and more
This bootcamp is for:
Early-stage builders across all of crypto
Turning your side project or hackathon project into a startup
Accountability to turn your ideas into reality
Confirmed speakers:
Arthur Hayes, Cofounder @ BitMEX, CIO @ Maelstrom
Benny Giang, Cofounder @ Future Primitive
Evgeny Gaevoy, Founder and CEO @ Wintermute
JMR Luna, Former CEO @ OG Esports
Justin Waldron, Cofounder @ Storyverse, Playco, Zynga
Keone Hon, Cofounder @ Monad
Kevin Lin, Cofounder @ Metatheory, Twitch
Kevin Simback, COO @ Delphi Labs
Linus Chung, Head of Product @ Magic Eden
Luca Netz, CEO @ Pudgy Penguins
TN, Cofounder @ Pendle
Tristan Frizza, Founder @ Zeta Markets
Tristan Yver, Cofounder @ Backpack
Yoann Turpin, Cofounder @ Wintermute
Zach Segal, Head of Listings @ Coinbase
Schedule:
Building a market leader: The story of Wintermute (Nov 28 EST)
Fundraising Playbook (Nov 30 EST)
Founder Market Fit: What is your why? (Dec 5 EST)
Tactics to Finding Product Market Fit (Dec 7 EST)
Product Do’s and Don’ts (Dec 12 EST)
Token Best Practices (Dec 14 EST)
Storytelling & Community (Dec 19 EST)
BONUS Session with Arthur Hayes (Dec 21 EST)
Storytelling Pitch Practice (Dec 21 EST)
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Online Sessions:
Session 1. Building a market leader: The story of Wintermute (Nov 28 EST)
Welcome to the first-ever Crypto Builders Bootcamp! In this session, we’ll get you acquainted with what to expect over the next 4 weeks. We’ll then jump into a fireside panel chat with heavy hitters Evgeny Gaevoy and Yoann Turpin of Wintermute. Finally, we’ll wrap up this first session with an opportunity for you to meet your fellow builders with some fun ice-breakers! #BuildtheFutureTogether
Session 2. Fundraising Playbook (Nov 30 EST)
Jumping right into the meaty topics! We’ll hear fundraising war stories & tips from Kevin Lin, former co-founder of Twitch and now CEO of Metatheory; and TN, co-founder of Pendle Finance. We’ll then follow-up with actionable exercises for you to explore alongside your peers in breakout rooms.
Session 3. Founder Market Fit (Dec 5 EST)
Founder-Market Fit is one of the most underrated topics that deserves more builder awareness. It’s great that you CAN build this, but digging into your WHY will help you get past the numerous challenges you’ll encounter during the journey. Join unicorn founder Justin Waldron and L1 founder Keone Hon on finding their perfect fit.
Session 4. Tactics to finding Product Market Fit (Dec 7 EST)
This will be an action-packed session filled with actionable tips for finding your first 1000 users, cutting through the BS to gather useful customer insights, and much more. Led by on-the-ground builders: Tristan Frizza, Tristan Yver, and Calvin Chu.
Session 5. Product Do’s and Don’ts (Dec 12 EST)
You’ve spent ages building your product, and now it’s ready for mainnet. Learn from the industry leaders on what to do and not do before you launch. We'll also explore the differences between building in web3 versus web2. Featuring the top product minds in the space: Luca Netz of Pudgy Penguins and Linus Chung of Magic Eden.
Session 6. Token Best Practices (Dec 14 EST)
Launching a token is just like going public…but with lots more degens. Hear war stories and helpful tips from the builders who’ve been there before: Zach Segal of Coinbase and Kevin Simback of Delphi Labs.
Session 7. Storytelling & Community (Dec 19 EST)
What do filmmaking, pitching VCs, and engaging your community have in common? It’s all storytelling! Learn technical storytelling from JMR Luna, an award-winning filmmaker - and Benny Giang, a crypto community OG.
BONUS Session. Arthur Hayes (Dec 21 EST)
An intimate conversation and Q&A with the one and only, Arthur Hayes. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to pose your burning questions to the man who’s been dubbed the “Original King of Crypto.”
Session 8. Storytelling Pitch Practice (Dec 21 EST)
Hear live pitches from Bootcamp participants and live feedback from Yoann Turpin, Cofounder of Wintermute.
Building the Future together.
Wintermute: Wintermute is a leading global algorithmic trading firm in digital assets. We create liquid and efficient markets on centralized and decentralized trading platforms and off-exchange.
Press Start Capital: Press Start Capital is a Web3 pre-seed venture fund led by experienced builders with multiple exits. We pioneered web3 Fellowships which provide first checks, mentorship from OG founders, and bridge the gap to top accelerators.
Impossible Finance: Impossible is an on-chain native, research advisory firm with a DeFi launchpad and accelerator. We help projects kickstart, fundraise, scale, and launch their tokens while enabling users to learn, discover, and invest in high-quality crypto opportunities.
University of Etherium: De University of Ethereum is a collaborative learning community focused on promoting the learning, research, discussion, and advancement of the Ethereum network.