A Brief History of Solana with Raj Gokal | EP 64

In this podcast, Raj Gokal, co-founder of Solana, shares his experiences in creating the Solana blockchain. He emphasizes the significance of persistence, the importance of choosing the right co-founder, and the need for a strong team with complementary skills, particularly a high engineer-to-non-engineer ratio. Gokal reflects on Solana's early challenges, including fundraising hurdles, and highlights the power of building an organic community over relying on paid marketing. He also discusses the "founder mentality" that team members should embrace and the necessity of finding intrinsic motivation to navigate the inevitable obstacles along the way.