2:36 - Jacob’s Origin Story Jacob shares his journey from a small-town farm in Iowa to tech, finance, and ultimately crypto. 6:42 - The Pivot to Crypto and VC How Jacob transitioned from traditional finance to crypto, his early challenges, and his experiences at Polychain Capital. 10:54 - The Perfect Timing for Bitcoin DeFi Jacob explains why now is the ideal time for the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem and the role Lombard Finance plays. 15:08 - Breaking Down the Bitcoin Ecosystem A comparison of the Ethereum and Bitcoin DeFi cultures, and how Lombard aims to elevate Bitcoin’s space. 22:12 - The Role of Bitcoin L2s and VC Bets Discussion about the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2s and how VCs are investing in the space. 28:17 - Building Lombard’s Team Lessons and strategies from Jacob on assembling a winning team and creating momentum in a startup. 34:09 - Hiring Challenges and Wins Jacob shares insights into hiring strategies, including the value of experience and balancing speed with quality. 39:45 - Life at Polychain: Lessons and Stories Reflecting on Jacob’s time at Polychain Capital, the culture, and memorable experiences. 44:30 - Raising Capital for Lombard Jacob talks about Lombard’s fundraising journey, strategic partners, and focusing on value beyond headlines. 49:55 - Mentors and Learning from Peers How Jacob has learned from peers, mentors, and unconventional inspirations throughout his career. 54:10 - Closing Thoughts and Future Vision Jacob discusses Lombard’s mission, his approach to leadership, and the importance of leveling up in every role. _____ 🌀 TELEGRAM CHANNEL — https://bit.ly/topshelfcryptojobs 🌀 PROOF OF HIRES — https://bit.ly/uptopscoreboard 🌀 DROP US YOUR CV — https://bit.ly/topshelfjobapplication 💥 SPONSORED BY PAPER VENTURES — https://paper.ventures/ — IYYK 💥 BASED EARLY STAGE WEB3 VENTURE FUND 🌀 TWITTER — https://x.com/dan_uptop 🌀 INSTAGRAM — https://www.instagram.com/dan.uptop/ 🌀 LINKEDIN — https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneskow/ Up Top is the leading talent agency for hiring in Web3. Through our unique "sports agent" model, and active presence at IRL events / on crypto-native platforms, the strength of our brand has continued to attract Top Shelf Talent for both tech & non-tech roles. Our mission is to bring transparency and community to hiring opportunities in crypto. www.uptopsearch.com
