The Delta

Coach Coale talks with Dariya Khojasteh and Brandon Kumar, co-founders of Layer 3, about their origin story, the challenges of building in crypto, and the impact of in-person collaboration. They share the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the role of risk in growth, and why speed and adaptation matter more than perfection. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, they offer insights on co-founder dynamics, navigating crypto, and shaping identity through action—and attention.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
🚀 Building a startup is tough—especially in crypto—but offers huge rewards.
🤝 In-person collaboration strengthens teams in ways remote work can’t.
🧩 Co-founder relationships are key—finding complementary strengths matters.
🌍 Crypto’s distribution landscape is unique, requiring new growth strategies.
🎯 Risk-taking is essential, but belief in yourself shapes how you handle it.
⚡ Iteration beats perfection—getting a product out fast is crucial.
🎢 The founder journey is extreme—highs are exhilarating, lows are brutal.
🧠 Perspective is powerful—how you see a challenge changes how you navigate it.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Personal Updates
02:57 – Coaching & Team Dynamics
06:01 – The Power of In-Person Collaboration
09:06 – The Challenges of Building in Crypto
12:01 – Layer 3’s Role in Crypto & Distribution
14:57 – The Origin Story of Layer 3 (Dariya’s Perspective)
17:48 – Founders' Journey & Lessons Learned
26:18 – Taking Smart Risks in Entrepreneurship
36:01 – The Power of Perspective in Leadership
40:51 – Iteration, Growth & Startup Success
46:46 – Final Reflections & Takeaways

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