Chris Carella is the CoFounder of Scout Game and the Head of Product at Charmverse, he is a key figure in the crypto and web3 ecosystem, offering insights into funding strategies and sustainable business models for founders building on the Optimism Superchain.

In this episode we cover:

(00:00) How founders can build businesses that don’t rely on grants

(00:39) The two types of grants: retroactive and proactive funding

(02:49) Common mistakes founders make when applying for grants

(05:13) Strategies to avoid relying on inconsistent grant funding

(07:21) Tips for improving your grant applications and communicating value

(10:20) Other funding opportunities beyond grants: VCs, incubators, and accelerators

(14:07) Building sustainable, revenue-generating crypto businesses

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