ASEAN Tech Leaders

#3 Bobby Ong - Building CoinGecko without VC funding


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Coingecko is the world largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator with over 150 million page views per month. Malaysian Founders, Bobby Ong and TM Lee, built the business as a side-hustle before venturing into it full-time.

The most impressive thing about this is that they built this without a single cent from venture capital - while maintaining a great culture as seen by their 4.6 Stars Glassdoor Rating and 100% CEO approval.

(1:47) Bobby Ong's story - From Side Hustle to the World largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator
(7:40) What is the problem that CoinGecko is solving?
(13:55) Why CoinGecko did not raise funds from venture capital?
(23:55) Where does Bobby Ong's conviction in crypto come from?
(29:45) How the ability to respond fast to trends help them scale
(36:15) Sharing his views on the crypto space, valuation and trends on Twitter
(40:55) What actionable steps did he take to build a great culture in CoinGecko
(44:04) Why Bobby Ong believes that leaders need to be open and transparent
(45:19) How to maintain culture as the team grows?
(48:14) How CoinGecko approaches hiring?
(53:41) What is CoinGecko focusing on during Crypto Winter?
(55:42) What was the lowest point for CoinGecko?
(59:29) How does to determine if you should take someone's advice?

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ASEAN Tech LeadersBy Jeraldine Phneah