Hey y’all! It’s JC

Earlier this week, I caught up with a crypto startup for a coffee.

We’d been introduced through someone in my network, one of those low-key intros that just clicks. They wanted my opinion on a product they’ve been building, so I sat down, no expectations, just curious to see what they were working on.

And let me tell you, I left fired up.

What they’ve built is seriously impressive. The platform, the onboarding flow, the integrations, the tech stack… it’s clean, polished, and already partnered with some big names. You know when something just feels ready? That was the energy.

They walked me through a full hands-on demo, showed me the backend, how users flow through the platform, what the product solves. We went deep on crypto, Web3 infra, onboarding, UX, and everything in between. It wasn’t just a meeting. It was two people talking over something we both care about.

But the part that really got me?

Toward the end of the catch-up, the conversation shifted.

We started talking about areas they’re looking to grow, product refinement, customer experience, partner relationships. They needed someone to help shape the next steps. And suddenly… things got real.

I’m excited to say I’ll be working alongside them.

Supporting wherever I can, product input, user onboarding, feedback loops, staking and on-ramp relationships, and sales where needed. It’s not a flashy title. It’s not a headline. But it’s real. It’s hands-on. And it’s exactly why I’ve kept showing up every day in this space.

This is the payoff

Writing daily, connecting with others, sharing insights, even when no one’s watching.

That consistency is what builds your network. It’s what puts you in rooms you didn’t even know existed.

It’s not about chasing every opportunity. It’s about being ready when the right ones come.

I don’t have the title.

I’m not full-time in crypto yet.

But I’m contributing. I’m learning. And now, I’m building alongside people doing something meaningful.

Wrap-Up

This is why I do what I do.

To connect. To learn. To help where I can.

And to remind anyone else in this position, you don’t need a label to be valuable. Just show up, stay curious, and be ready when it clicks.

Appreciate you all being here.