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Hey y’all and welcome to another episode of The Early Team. I’m excited to introduce you to Melissa Henderson, Head of Community at ApeWorx and Founder of the Violet Summer Exchange.

During our conversation, we talk about:

• How she made the transition from working at traditional large publications to a small, fully remote company
• Her approach to adapting to a new environment and using her journalism experience to establish herself in a new space
• And what it takes to run a community without burning out

Before we get started, I want to point out that in this conversation, you’ll hear terms like web3, crypto, blockchain, DeFi, coins, and NFTs. If you’re not familiar with these terms, don’t worry. Although they come up often, given the nature of the industry Melissa works in, they do not hinder the ability to appreciate her journey and experience at an early stage company.

With that, let’s jump in. Enjoy.