We sat down with
@privy_io’s cofounder and CTO, Asta (
@asta_li), to talk about Privy’s early days, finding their first customers, and why NYC is home.
We get into NYC vs. SF, avoiding groupthink, and why where you build matters.
0:00 Intro
2:08 Finding their customer base
4:42 NYC and crypto
6:36 Social and cultural aspects of NYC
7:28 Knicks game and NYC’s energy
8:49 NYC’s greatest edge: mobility/transit
10:36 What is the case for NYC?
13:35 Groupthink: NYC vs. SF
16:33 What cemented your move to NYC?
18:00 Which city motivates you to build more?
20:20 What would you tell your pre-NYC self?
22:55 Where’s Privy going next?
23:59 Bearish sentiment in crypto
25:59 Favorite spots in NYC
26:21 Eccentric diets in tech
26:53 Conclusion/wrap-up