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Ever wondered what it takes to build a multi-billion dollar company in the middle of a market crash? MoonPay founders Ivan Soter-Wright and Victor Faramund saw opportunity where others saw disaster, creating a crypto infrastructure business now valued at $3.4 billion.
Founded in 2019 when Bitcoin had plunged 80%, MoonPay tackled a straightforward problem: making cryptocurrency purchases as simple as using a credit card. The founders' complementary skills proved essential to their success—Ivan bringing visionary fintech experience while Victor contributed technical depth from his time at Apple. Their balanced partnership exemplifies how different perspectives create stronger businesses, especially in volatile industries.
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Chapters
1. MoonPay's Origin and Founders (00:00:00)
2. Building a Remote Crypto Infrastructure (00:02:18)
3. The Dual Business Model (00:03:41)
4. Funding and Rapid Expansion (00:05:51)
5. Key Success Factors (00:07:29)
6. Episode Closing (00:09:12)
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