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Another hill I'll die on: Most of your bosses are terrible at managing.

Today I’m stepping into the CEO role at Messari. After conversations with Eric and the board, we agreed this is the right step for the company’s next chapter. This transition also includes a difficult decision: we’ve parted ways with many teammates who helped build Messari into what it is today. I’m incredibly grateful for their work and the impact they’ve had on the company. They’re an exceptionally talented group, and I’m eager to help connect them with teams that are hiring. Looking ahead, we’re doubling down on Messari as an AI-first company serving institutions through research and AI products. The industry and the world are changing quickly, but our mission remains the same: helping customers navigate crypto with confidence.

Digital assets are entering a new phase. What once ran in parallel to existing financial systems is increasingly being applied to solve practical, real-world needs — often behind the scenes – from cross-border remittances to B2B money transfers. This creates new opportunities to add value in how money moves globally. Today, we introduced the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program — a global initiative that brings together more than 85 crypto-native companies, payments providers, and financial institutions. Together, we're creating a forum for meaningful dialogue and collaboration as this space continues to mature.

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Some of our best hires were totally unqualified on paper. They always had the same qualities: entrepreneurial, high agency, smart, mission aligned, and they got shit done. If you’re hiring, especially in early stages, seek out & bet on these people. Don’t over-index on resumes.