In 2017, I became a believer that there would be more than one successful cryptocurrency in the long run.

The Stanford Bitcoin group, which I co-founded in 2012-2013, was a response to the skepticism around Bitcoin at the time, and we engaged in research and education about cryptocurrency.

Nine years ago, I would have valued the energy and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship that I see today among students.

I have no regrets about focusing on stocks from a young age; it was a natural interest that I stumbled into early on.

During the crypto winter, we witnessed Bitcoin drop below $6,000, leading to a loss of VC and institutional interest. We had to learn to be extremely efficient and scrappy with our limited incubation capital.

I started investing at a young age, motivated by my parents' encouragement and the opportunity to build a portfolio on Yahoo Finance during the dot-com boom.

I know what it takes to survive the crazy boom and bust cycle of crypto.

In 2012, I started a new venture in stealth mode because of the ambitious nature of the project and the high interest in my work.

Cryptocurrency emerged as a solution to fears of government-induced hyperinflation and the potential worthlessness of bank-held money.