Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Regan Bozman – Defensible Moats in Crypto at Lattice Capital (Manager Meetings, 34)
Jul 7, 2022
Regan Bozman, General Partner at Lattice Capital and former first employee at CoinList, shares his journey in the crypto world. He discusses the challenges of early-stage investments and how Lattice builds defensible moats for startups. Regan dives into decentralized finance and NFTs, spotlighting successful projects like Instadap and OpenSea. He emphasizes the importance of founder credibility and disciplined strategies amid rising competition. His reflections on entrepreneurship and simplicity provide listeners with motivation and insight into the evolving crypto landscape.
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90 VC Rejections
- Regan Bozman tried to start a platform for on-demand workers but faced rejection from 90 VCs.
- He joined AngelList to understand venture capital better, leading him to the crypto space.
CoinList's Origin
- CoinList started as a platform for primary token offerings, similar to AngelList but for crypto.
- Crypto fundraising was public and involved many investors, unlike traditional venture's private approach.
CoinList's Evolution
- CoinList evolved from just primary offerings to a full suite of crypto financial services.
- This includes token sales, exchange trading, staking, and lending within their platform.