EPISODE 26

Bobby Evans goes inversion-first on startup failure modes—from overhiring and bonus wars to vanity metrics, misaligned influencers, and shipping the wrong features. We dig into crypto betting’s realities, why credibility and payouts matter more than hype, the cost of public financialization, and how to protect thinking time, delegate, and avoid perfectionism that delays MVPs. Evans closes with location and personal-brand lessons: build where the network is and productize the founder early.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Think time over busy calendars

06:45 – Hard-earned lessons from crypto betting

12:01 – Growth tactics that backfire

18:43 – Red flags and credibility in the space

25:22 – Location, personal branding, and founder advice

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