Fixing Crypto Payroll: How Megan Knab Built Franklin
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๐๏ธ Guest: Megan Knab, CEO & Founder of Franklin Payroll
๐ Duration: ~45 minutes
Episode Overview
In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Megan Knab, CEO & Founder of Franklin Payrollโa tax-compliant hybrid cash and crypto payroll service designed for Web3 companies.
Megan shares her journey from Wall Street to Web3, the challenges of building a crypto-native payroll solution, and what it takes to start and scale a Web3 business.
Whether youโre a founder, operator, or just crypto-curious, this conversation dives into crypto accounting, payroll innovation, and the realities of building a startup in Web3.
Where to Listen
๐น Spotify โ https://open.spotify.com/show/7JmX1x0nXkzc9gXCWjI5AE?si=79abe50b4a6e46f0
๐น Apple Podcasts โ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/token-for-your-thoughts/id1799063494
๐น YouTube โ https://youtu.be/qi5n9j_ENYY
Connect with Megan & Franklin
๐ Website: hellofranklin.co
๐ฆ X: @knotmegan
๐ผ LinkedIn: Megan Knab
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Chapters
1. Introduction & Meganโs Background (00:00:00)
2. Discovering Ethereum & Early Crypto Days (00:04:30)
3. Uncovering Accounting Challenges in Crypto (00:10:00)
4. Building Franklin: Solving Crypto Payroll (00:18:00)
5. AI, Stablecoins & The Future of Payroll (00:30:00)
6. Lessons for Founders & Closing Thoughts (00:42:00)
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