Episode

The Obsession That Destroys Startups (with LayerZero CEO)

Podcast: a16z crypto show
Published: Jan 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 1828
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Summary

This episode covers a destructive mental trap founders can fall into — and how to avoid it. We also explore why crypto went multichain, how it is competing with legacy financial systems, and an important lesson from Elon Musk.