The most exciting aspect of Injective is decentralizing access to finance, allowing anyone with just $1 to access the same opportunities as those with millions. Finance shouldn't just be a game for the rich.

I still feel like I know very little about startups, and having a community of motivated people around me is incredibly valuable.

In hindsight, it was the best decision to stick with San Francisco, as we grew alongside other startups in a co-working space, which was incredibly informative and transformational for us.

Y Combinator has never offered office space to founders because the culture of individual startups needs to grow organically in their own space, and its culture was largely my creation, and I didn't want to seem to be bragging about it.

Before I was in Y Combinator, I didn't feel like I had that many founder friends, and it's incredible to have so many people at a similar point in their lives.

Working at a small startup helped me discover my passion for software, as I found it rewarding to build something that could change how people work.

When I moved to Silicon Valley, I finally felt at home among people who shared my passion for deep subjects and building, where my interests were celebrated rather than judged.

Moving to San Francisco transformed my perspective; being surrounded by other startup founders made me feel supported and motivated, contrasting with my previous environment.

The best moment was when things started to grow; people who hadn't met before were having real conversations, which felt like the kernel of something really special.