The Betting Startups Podcast

Ep. 199: Turning crypto volatility into a pocket prediction game w/ Michael, Evan & Chris from FEEN

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Ep. 199 features Michael, Evan and Chris from Feen, to discuss building a next-generation betting product, navigating early-stage product decisions, and finding differentiation in an increasingly crowded wagering landscape. The conversation explores Feen’s origin story, early traction, and how the founders think about product focus, user behavior, and long-term scalability.


Hear them discuss:

  • The founding story behind Feen and the problem the team set out to solve
  • Why real market volatility beats RNG games and how Feen turns crypto moves into playable races
  • Macro thesis: finance following content’s shift toward short-form, on-demand, dopamine-driven formats
  • Community, identity, and lessons learned from NFTs and consumer internet culture
  • B2C focus vs potential B2B integrations with operators and ecosystem partners
  • UX challenges in crypto, onboarding “normies,” and passing the ultimate test: the mom test
  • Early traction, user feedback, and why Feen stayed private during initial iterations
  • Bootstrapping the company, current fundraising plans, and scaling mobile distribution
  • State of crypto in 2026, volatility as opportunity, and why builders still have the edge
  • Five-year vision: becoming a household pocket prediction game

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    Learn more 👇

    ➡️ Feen website

    ➡️ Michael Chiang on Linkedin

    ➡️ Evan Luza on Linkedin

     

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