What It’s Really Like to Build a Startup in Web3

From startup lawsuits to DAO-powered launches, Willy (founder of Nounspace) shares his unfiltered Web3 founder journey. We talk about his early exits, how Nounspace evolved from a Nounish client into a full-blown platform, and the tough reality of building in crypto.

This episode dives into funding, pivots, community ownership, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in Web3—especially when things don’t go as planned.

00:42 — Startup lessons: from lawsuit to successful exit

01:50 — Launching Nounspace with Nouns DAO funding

02:38 — What changed in DAO governance & the challenge of sustainability

03:46 — Revenue, traction… but still not enough?

04:38 — The reality of building to change the world

05:29 — Why community is Nounspace’s strongest asset

06:12 — From one comm ...