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Dragonfly: The Secrets of a Top-Tier Crypto VC - Haseeb Qureshi

Episode Summary

We were joined by Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, to discuss his journey from high-stakes poker to building one of the most prestigious and influential crypto VCs, Dragonfly.

Episode Notes

Founded in 2018, Dragonfly has quickly become one of the most prestigious crypto VCs. Dragonfly was one of the first to adopt a global approach to backing founders and disruptive tech, all while building a strong brand that allowed them to secure top-tier deals. Join us for a fascinating discussion with Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, to learn the secrets behind running a top-tier crypto VC and what made Dragonfly succeed where others have failed.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Haseeb’s background, from poker to crypto
• Effective altruism
• Crypto investment
• Developing judgement
• The vision behind Dragonfly
• Consensus vs. non-consensus deals
• KPIs
• People, Product & Markets
• Thoughts on the current crypto market
• The evolution of crypto VCs
• Advice for crypto founders
• The importance of discipline
• Is the golden era of crypto investing sunsetting?

Episode links:

• Haseeb Qureshi on X
• Dragonfly on X

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This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.