Late Night On Base

In this special episode, I sit down with Hoolie, Head of Coinbase Ventures, one of the most respected VC firms in crypto. We cover everything from the origin of the Base Ecosystem Fund to how Coinbase Ventures is shaping the future of Web3 through strategic investments. 🧠🚀

From Echo investing to the rise of the Coinbase Mafia, this episode is packed with insights for founders, builders, and anyone curious about what it takes to get backed by one of the biggest players in the space.

🔥 What We Discuss:

The story behind Coinbase Ventures and the Base Ecosystem Fund

Echo investing & democratizing access to early-stage crypto deals

Where CB Ventures is focusing today: stablecoins, crypto x AI, DeFi, and onchain consumer apps

How they evaluate a good investment (real examples included)

The culture of innovation at Coinbase and the rise of the "Coinbase Mafia"

Hoolie’s personal story and journey to leading one of crypto’s top venture firms