Bobby Ong is the co-founder and CEO of CoinGecko, the crypto data platform he bootstrapped with $200 over 12 years - no VC money, no shortcuts.

In this episode, Bobby reveals why most crypto founders are destined to fail, how he caught employees taking bribes for listings, and what it really takes to survive in an industry designed to destroy you.

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

0:00 Intro

1:40 Please Subscribe

5:10 What is CoinGecko?

13:35 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz @sumsub

23:58 What’s the deal with Pudgy Penguins?

30:25 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork

34:00 Don’t Chase Fast Cash

40:41 The Most Painful Moment of CoinGecko

50:20 Explain CoinGecko To Your Mom

1:08:08 What’s The Playbook To Survive the Cycle

1:16:01 Why Stay in Malaysia?

1:24:00 Is being #2 Frustrating or Motivating?

1:27:17 CoinMarketCap vs CoinGecko

1:30:00 Why Your Big Bet Didn’t Work Out

1:35:00 Red Flags in Acquisitions

1:38:00 CoinGecko Being Sold For $500M Rumor

1:39:00 When Is The Right Moment to Sell?

E162: CoinGecko CEO: The Truth About Getting Rich in Crypto (you won't like it)

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