#108 - Deana Burke - Onboarding the Crypto-Curious with Boys Club

This podcast episode explores the origin and growth of Boys Club, a community focused on web 3 and crypto. It highlights the community's emphasis on learning, collaboration, and curiosity. From physical gatherings to online platforms, Boys Club has become a influential and supportive community in the crypto space. The importance of understanding technology, embracing smart contracts, and the potential disruption of web 3 are discussed. The application process for joining the community screens for genuine interest and values adding value. The concept of NFTs and on-chain presence is explored, highlighting the opportunities it brings. The speakers discuss their personal motivations and the diverse perspectives within the crypto space. The episode emphasizes curiosity, financial empowerment for women, and open conversations about money. The chapter concludes by discussing the community's roadmap, including the formation of a Dow, media initiatives, and the commitment to continuous growth and exploration. Takeaways • Boys Club started as a dinner conversation and grew into a community exploring web 3 and crypto. • The community focuses on learning, collaboration, and curiosity, primarily for women interested in crypto. • Boys Club emphasizes the importance of understanding technology, especially smart contracts and their network effect in business. • The community screens applicants for genuine interest and values adding value rather than extraction. • NFTs and having an on-chain presence are important for the community, opening up opportunities and connections. • The podcast discusses the personal motivations of the speakers and the diverse entry points and perspectives within the crypto space. • Curiosity is seen as a catalyst for driving adoption, particularly among women. • Bitcoin payments have a transformative impact on women's financial empowerment. • The community's roadmap includes the formation of a Dow, media initiatives, and continuous growth and exploration.