Lets explore the importance of networking, or more aptly described as making friends, in the ever-evolving crypto and web3 space. Rob and Remi both share their own journey networking in the space, discuss the value it's provided them and how they'd accomplish their goals today.

🎧 Tune in as we share our top strategies for successful networking for both online and in-person, how to create genuine connections, and advice on navigating events, meetups, and online communities. Whether you're a crypto newbie or a seasoned web3 veteran, this episode is packed with valuable insights to enhance your personal and professional network.

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We're firmly in the depths of the latest crypto bear market. It might not seem like it, but NOW is the time to "Make It".

Let's talk about why I think so and 4 key things I think you have to do to set yourself up for success in the long-run. 

Link to Cobie's insights on Twitter: https://twitter.com/icebergy_/status/1591222718518759424?s=20&t=izKcruyEUBqUPPB0RuSxsg

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Surprisingly, NOW is a crazy good time for companies that are still hiring in the crypto industry. Here's why I think that's the case:

1. There is more talent on the market. Whether through layoffs, larger companies hiring less talent or just people more interested in making a career move within the industry, there is more talent looking.

2. There is less competition among companies hiring. Simply put, less companies are hiring now, which means better odds for the companies that are.

3. The tourists are gone. If a job seeker is still passionate about the industry after seeing the carnage associated with Luna, Celsius, 3AC, FTX etc, you can be relatively sure they are a mission driven individual. ...

While on the surface it might not seem like it, today is a much better time to be hiring than it was a year ago!

If you need help hiring, feel free to reach out to me here - https://proofoftalent.co/book-consult

If you're looking for a new role in the crypto industry, shoot in your resume here - https://proofoftalent.co/submit-resume

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It's been about a week since FTX blew up in spectacularly bad fashion, due to what appears to be outright fraudulent behavior and theft by a select few individuals at FTX/Alameda, led by Sam Bankman-Fried. Obviously, the situation is terrible for a variety of reasons.

But for those that are interested in a career within the crypto industry, did the FTX bankruptcy and subsequent contagion ruin the job market? Let's talk about what FTX's collapse means for crypto job seekers, hiring companies and more in today's episode. 

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Duke spent nearly two decades in capital markets: as a credit derivatives trader, regulatory consultant, and finally a territory manager at Bloomberg. Then, he found his way into working for Lukka, a venture backed startup supporting the crypto industry.

In this interview, we'll chat through Duke's initial journey into the crypto industry, some challenges he faced finding a new role after Lukka and what he's currently doing at The Giving Block.

Duke Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedukekim/

Duke's current company, The Giving Block: https://thegivingblock.com/

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Ever wonder what it's like to go from working at one of the largest and most famous companies in the world, to a web3 startup? Wonder no more. Today we're joined by Glenn Rachlin, who works in Sales and Partnerships at Alchemy, to talk about his journey in the web3 and crypto space. 

Glenn has an interesting career journey, taking him from the enterprise software sales world, to Amazon Web Services, to Alchemy. We discuss differences between working at a BIG company and a startup, resume advice for job seekers and much more. 

Enjoy! 

Glenn Rachlin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennrachlin/

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Afolabi Ogunnaike has a unique background. He started his career working in the oil and gas industry. Then went to work within the consulting world for McKinsey. Then found his way working to within the payments sector at a larg bank.

Nowadays, Afolabi leads Biz Ops at Cross River, a fintech company with deep involvement within the crypto industry. In this episode, we talk about Afolabi's career journey, the challenges he faced starting a career in crypto and much more. Hope you enjoy!

Afolabi Ogunnaike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afolabiogunnaike/

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Hiring great talent in the crypto industry can be a challenging experience. Here are 4 tips to help you, as a hiring manager, CEO or corporate recruiter, to hire more efficiently within the crypto industry.

As the CEO of a recruiting firm that works specifically within the crypto, blockchain and web3 industry, I've had quite a bit of experience watching good and bad interview processes, so I hope this helps! While this is more geared towards hiring employers, I hope this is helpful for the job seekers out there as well.

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Julia Draheim is a recruiter on the team at Proof of Talent, who started in the industry with no prior crypto or blockchain experience. We talk about her journey starting from scratch and how she quickly ramped up to becoming a highly proficient recruiter in the industry. This episode is great for those interested in starting in crypto, without a ton of prior industry experience! 

We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Are you thinking about starting a career in the crypto industry? Is the bear market giving you pause on that thought? Let's have a chat about starting a career in the crypto, web3 and blockchain industry, how it relates to asset prices and much more. 

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