✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/123-the-chainsmokers-debrief 

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Drew Taggart and Alex Pall make up The Chainsmokers, one of the most popular electronic music groups in the world. Music isn’t their only passion, though. In their latest album, “So Far So Good,” they experimented with music NFTs via the Royal platform.

As some of the most successful creators and also investors, Drew and Alex are reshaping what it means to be a creator. With community at the forefront, The Chainsmokers are a duo that you should be paying closer attention to.

How did The Chainsmokers come to be so successful? What are their plans for the future of their crypto trajectory and community? Answers to these questions and so much more in the interview!

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 4:28 How the Chainsmokers Came to Be 16:05 Developing a Business Mindset 25:32 Alex & Drew’s Chemistry 34:42 Jumping into Investing 38:24 The Mantis Thesis 44:08 Investing, Music, & Product Market Fit 46:50 The Chainsmokers Investing Stigma 53:08 Activist Investing 1:01:14 The Chainsmoker’s Entrance into Web3 1:09:20 The Chainsmoker’s Mint with Royal 1:19:02 What Happens Next? 1:25:08 Alex & Drew’s Crypto Portfolio 1:27:20 Closing & Disclaimers

------ Resources:

The Chainsmokers https://thechainsmokers.com/ 

Mantis VC https://www.mantisvc.com/ 

The New Chainsmokers Album https://open.spotify.com/album/1CxCEPIZbaE28qUDW4wN0t 

Royal https://royal.io/ 

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