Scenius Studio (Episode #13)
Joyce Yang -- Global Coin Research (GCR)
Scenius: The intelligence and the intuition of a whole cultural scene. The communal form of the concept of genius.
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As a crypto dedicated Fund-of-Funds Manager at Scenius Capital, host, Ben Jacobs has the unique opportunity to speak daily with the brightest investors in the blockchain space. In Scenius Studio, Ben speaks with crypto Hedge Fund Managers and Venture Capitalists in wide-ranging, punchy, and illuminating conversations.
In each episode of Scenius Studio, Ben dives deep with these talented professionals to understand what drove them to crypto, and how they approach the complex craft of investing in the wild west of digital assets and blockchain technology. We are excited to share these discussions publicly through this podcast.
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In this episode, Ben sits down with Joyce Yang, Founder of Global Coin Research (GCR). GCR is a token-gated venture DAO with early-stage investments in various leading crypto companies and protocols. Joyce has built a vibrant community of thousands of accredited investors that together source, diligence, and invest as a collective.
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In this episode we discuss:
Joyce’s experience as a female founder in crypto
GCR’s token model and the DAOs incentive design
Why a company/protocol would want a venture DAO on its cap table
The benefits of a community-led investment process
Challenges of running a venture DAO vs. a traditional fund
The stories behind the DAO’s investments into SUI and Magic Eden
Joyce’s spiciest takes 🌶
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