The early struggles of Solana, including a small team and limited runway, ultimately helped in building a strong community and onboarding developers during tough times.

Solana's willingness to iterate quickly and make significant changes to the protocol while it's operational sets it apart from other blockchain projects.

During the FTX crisis, many believed Solana was dead, but the teams building on Solana were resilient and managed to keep their funds safe, allowing for continued development.

Building on Solana was initially challenging, but developers willing to tackle those difficulties were able to create innovative solutions that attracted users.

We attracted developers who were looking for new capacity and were willing to endure the challenges of building on Solana, which ultimately led to successful projects.

Consistency and persistence are vital for startups; small incremental progress can compound into significant achievements over time.

The vision of your startup acts as a glue that holds everything together, helping to navigate challenges and maintain focus on your goals.

An ambitious vision is important for attracting talent and interest; it should evolve organically over time to keep people engaged and excited about the startup's mission.

I was the first investor in Venmo and played a significant role in seeding Solana, which yielded almost a 2,000x return. The key to successful investing is finding ideas that others think are wrong but are actually right.