Listen "Beyond VC: Can Founders Fund Themselves Through Tokens?"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Rigged, Shanya Tsai (founder of HangRr) and Chris James L. (founder of iSocialize) dive into an emerging path for startup funding: token sales. Together, they explore the pros and cons of using tokens to raise capital, the future of digital payments, and why more startups might want to embed token utility into their products and services.As creative founders who believe in thinking outside of the box, Shanya and Chris created Rigged to share real, unfiltered stories of entrepreneurs who are navigating—and challenging—a system that often feels stacked against them. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how blockchain and decentralized finance might empower the next wave of builders.🎧 Tune in, and don’t forget to vote in the episode poll:Do you think digital tokens will become a mainstream funding method in the next 5 years?