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The Last Lounge: Muneeb Ali on Building Stacks, Finding Balance, and Personal Practices for Success


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In the final episode of The Leather Lounge, host Sean Longstreet sits down with @muneeb, founder of @Stacks, for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond protocol updates.Together, they explore the evolution of the Stacks ecosystem, SIP-31, and what’s ahead for Bitcoin Layer 2s, but also dive into personal reflections on leadership, mental clarity, journaling, productivity, childhood memories, AI tools, and staying grounded through the long arc of building.If you’ve ever wondered what fuels a founder to keep showing up—after years of work, success, and setbacks - this conversation will resonate.🎧 Timestamps00:00 Introducing Muneeb Ali02:36 The Speed and UX of Stacks Now vs One Year Ago04:52 Stacks Could be a Top Ten Project and It’s Time to Swing For The Fences07:46 The Next 6 - 12 Months Following SIP-3111:21 Strengths and Weaknesses and Leadership Style12:34 “Sometimes I need to pace myself. I need to focus more on just the next step.”13:42 Personal Reflections and Childhood Memories14:41 Balancing Work and Personal Life16:26 You Improve What You Measure17:19 Two Things People Get Wrong in Startups18:07 The Power of Journaling19:34 Books That Shaped Him20:26 Exploring AI Tools and Productivity22:11 Interests Beyond Bitcoin24:06 Final Reflections and Future AspirationsThe Leather Lounge is your weekly dose of inspiration from the artists, founders, and innovators pushing Bitcoin forward.📲 Follow Sean Longstreet on X: @Longstreet_BTC🧠 Follow Leather Wallet on X: @LeatherBTCIf you’re enjoying the show, don’t forget to follow, share it with a friend, and leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—it helps others discover the Lounge!



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