This week on Open Mic Life, Dutch entrepreneur Thijs Maas shares his remarkable journey from academia to building and selling a successful startup. Thijs dives deep into his expertise in blockchain and startups, access to crypto, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of starting and scaling a business.

One of the key themes Thijs emphasizes is the importance of believing in yourself and your vision. For most entrepreneurs, that initial belief often comes from family and friends, who are typically the first to fund your idea.

Thijs doesn’t shy away from sharing the gritty details of raising capital. He breaks down the different stages of funding, from the early bootstrap phase to the more sophisticated world of venture capital. In the beginning, Thijs stresses the importance of building relatio ...