E54: Request Network Founder: "I Burned Out 3 Times And Got Hacked 7 Times!"

When Shift Happens Podcast

Chris is the founder of Request Network, a platform that simplifies payments using blockchain technology and has processed over $500 million in crypto payments.

Christophe survived 3 burnouts and endured 7 hacks, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity. These experiences have shaped his approach to business and life, making him more than just a successful entrepreneur; they've turned him into "the machine" as some people used to call him.

Key topics:

- Journey to Young CFO

- Caffeine: Health and Addiction

- Brand Integrity in Business

- Education's Role in Success

- Confronting Burnout

- The Startup Adventure at Y Combinator

- Customer-Centric Strategy

- Being hacked 7 times

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Chapters:

0:00 Meet Christophe

03:46 Quitting Addictions

17:41 Education's Role

27:38 Caffeine's Impact

39:25 Young CFO Journey

49:37 Burning out 3 times

50:46 Rediscovering Passion

51:47 First Company Journey

01:04:10 Customer Feedback Importance

01:06:16 Y Combinator Journey

01:15:34 Customer-Centric Balance

01:18:05 VC Role in Startups

01:22:42 Productivity via Calendar

01:33:50 Learning in Entrepreneurship

01:48:55 First Crypto CFO

01:58:09 Long-Term Crypto Strategy

02:01:31 Hacked 7 times!

02:30:32 Key Takeaway: Continuous Learning