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She Backed Bitcoin Early. Now She’s Betting on What’s Next | Ep 228 with Laura K. Inamedinova Chief Ecosystem Officer at Gate.io

2025/6/13
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Laura Inamedinova: 我进入加密货币领域纯属偶然。大学期间，同学们偶然发现了比特币，这引起了我的好奇。虽然当时我只是个穷学生，但我还是买了一点比特币。毕业后，我帮助科技公司和初创企业进入市场，后来一些创始人邀请我加入他们的加密货币业务。我意识到，如果进入加密货币领域，我可以比那些年长的人更快地成为行业内的专家。进入新兴行业是有风险的，但如果你想获得竞争优势，就必须尽早进入。如果一个行业已经发展成熟，进入的门槛会很高，而新兴行业则更容易进入并取得领先。进入新兴行业需要承担风险，但回报也更高，这取决于个人的风险承受能力。每个人都需要根据自己的风险偏好来决定是否要冒险进入新兴行业。

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Laura Inamedinova's journey into the crypto world began accidentally during her physics studies. Her curiosity about Bitcoin led to early investments, despite financial constraints. She discusses the risks and rewards of entering immature industries early and how this approach provided a competitive advantage.
  • Early Bitcoin investment during college
  • Accidental entry into crypto
  • Risk and reward of entering immature industries
  • Competitive advantage through early adoption

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Laura Inamedinova), one of the most influential women in Web3. From her accidental entry into Bitcoin during college to leading investments at Gate Ventures, Laura shares unfiltered insights into crypto, venture capital, and what most founders get wrong when pitching investors.

Key Discussion Points:

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How Laura’s curiosity in college led to early Bitcoin investments

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Why being early in an immature industry gave her an unfair advantage

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The biggest mistakes crypto founders make when raising capital

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How VCs actually think—and what they look for in a pitch

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Why personal brand is both a superpower and a liability in VC

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The tension between real utility and hype in token-based projects

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How to pitch in 5 sentences or less and actually get a callback

Takeaways:

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Entering an immature industry can fast-track your expertise—if you're willing to take risks.

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Most founders pitch dreams. Investors want clear paths to 10x returns.

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“Being cheaper or faster isn’t a competitive edge. It’s just noise.”

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Want funding? Don’t tell your life story. Share your token model, GTM plan, and why your cap table matters.

**Closing Thoughts:**Laura leaves us with a reminder: if you're serious about raising from top crypto VCs, do your homework and respect their time. The best pitches are clear, specific, and relentlessly focused on how everyone wins.