EP 050 | JACOB PHILLIPS | LOMBARD FINANCE

2:36 - Jacob’s Origin Story Jacob shares his journey from a small-town farm in Iowa to tech, finance, and ultimately crypto.

6:42 - The Pivot to Crypto and VC How Jacob transitioned from traditional finance to crypto, his early challenges, and his experiences at Polychain Capital.

10:54 - The Perfect Timing for Bitcoin DeFi Jacob explains why now is the ideal time for the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem and the role Lombard Finance plays.

15:08 - Breaking Down the Bitcoin Ecosystem A comparison of the Ethereum and Bitcoin DeFi cultures, and how Lombard aims to elevate Bitcoin’s space.

22:12 - The Role of Bitcoin L2s and VC Bets Discussion about the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2s and how VCs are investing in the space.

28:17 - Building Lombard’s Team Lessons and strategies from Jacob on assembling a winning team and creating momentum in a startup.

34:09 - Hiring Challenges and Wins Jacob shares insights into hiring strategies, including the value of experience and balancing speed with quality.

39:45 - Life at Polychain: Lessons and Stories Reflecting on Jacob’s time at Polychain Capital, the culture, and memorable experiences.

44:30 - Raising Capital for Lombard Jacob talks about Lombard’s fundraising journey, strategic partners, and focusing on value beyond headlines.

49:55 - Mentors and Learning from Peers How Jacob has learned from peers, mentors, and unconventional inspirations throughout his career.

54:10 - Closing Thoughts and Future Vision Jacob discusses Lombard’s mission, his approach to leadership, and the importance of leveling up in every role.
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