Summary

Matt shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his experience in the tech industry. He discusses the advantages of working in startups and the challenges of innovation in large organisations. Matt also talks about the importance of focusing on solving real problems and delegating tasks to maximise efficiency.

He shares his insights on the decentralised space and the potential of blockchain and AI technologies. Matt emphasises the need for startups to stay focused and avoid getting distracted by industry trends. He concludes with a personal story about his family fostering 100 children and the impact it had on his perspective.

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Chapters

01:24

Introduction and Background

04:17

The Current State of the Tech Industry

06:41

Starting a Startup and Delegating Tasks

08:30

Delegating Sales and Marketing

10:24

Moving to Silicon Valley

12:41

The Benefits of Networking in Silicon Valley

15:07

Transitioning to Leadership Roles

17:30

The Role of AI in Software Development

23:06

Understanding the Decentralised Space

29:10

Lessons from Startup Failures

34:18

The Importance of Focus and Delegation

37:29

Advice for Startup Founders

38:39

Personal Story and Background