Julien Genestoux – Unlock Protocol & Graph Council
Today I am speaking with Julien Genestoux, Founder and CEO at Unlock Protocol, a blockchain-based access control protocol that empowers creators to monetize their content directly and enables users to manage subscriptions and earn rewards for sharing valuable content and applications. And, as you likely know, Julien was recently announced as a new Graph Council member.
During this interview, Julien shares his remarkable entrepreneurial background. We first talk about Julien’s time at university, where he launched his first successful business. Then Julien shares the incredible journey he had with his next business venture, Superfeeder, which he eventually sold to Medium. Then we talk about Julien’s newest venture, Unlock Protocol, along with a great conversation about how Unlock uses The Graph, how he became a council member, and his vision for the future of The Graph.
Chapters
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:55 Introduction of Julien Genestoux
0:02:52 Julien’s Educational Background
0:07:44 Julien’s First Exposure to Entrepreneurship
0:08:40 Intersection of Computer Science and Web3
0:10:08 Why Julien Chose Technology Over Other Industries
0:11:31 Qualities of a Successful Entrepreneur
0:13:46 Handling Fear of Failure
0:15:15 Julien’s Journey in Silicon Valley
0:18:49 Experience Working on Superfeedr
0:21:04 Midpoint Break and Podcast Support Message
0:21:36 Knowing When to Quit as an Entrepreneur
0:23:03 Lessons Learned from Superfeedr
0:25:47 Importance of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship
0:26:28 Experience of Selling an Entrepreneurial Venture
0:31:20 Dichotomy Between Web Two and Web Three
0:33:51 Future of Web Two and Web3
0:35:03 Emergence of Web3
0:37:40 Julien’s Journey After Medium
0:41:15 Julien’s Introduction to Cryptocurrency
0:43:48 Evolution of User Experience in Cryptocurrency
0:45:51 The Evolution of Unlock
0:49:23 How to Learn More About Unlock
0:51:05 Introduction to Julien’s Role in The Graph Council
0:53:25 Julien’s Early Convictions about The Graph
0:54:53 Decision to Join The Graph Council
0:56:41 Julien’s Observations About The Graph Ecosystem
0:59:19 Julien’s Optimism About Web3
1:00:41 Julien’s Optimism About The Graph
1:01:21 The GRTiQ 10
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