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InTheOffice - Ep. 5: Julian Hosp - From Kite Surfing to Crypto, Embracing Rejection and Challenges

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In this episode of InTheOffice, we sit down with Julian Hosp, CEO of Cake DeFi, for an engaging discussion on his journey and the world of decentralized finance. Julian shares his personal story of finding passion in science and math, overcoming challenges in life, and the importance of character development. 

We explore the evolution of crypto, Cake DeFi's long-term vision, and the role of mindset in entrepreneurship and sports. Don't miss this fascinating conversation with one of the industry's leading innovators!

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Chapters:
00:00:20 - Introduction
00:03:12 - Kite Surfing and Studying Overseas
00:06:09 - Dealing with unsupportive friends and family during major life changes
00:08:50 - From basketball to medicine: A personal story of finding passion in science and math
00:11:52 - Reflections on Choosing a Path in Life
00:14:52 - Life-changing Moment and Tough Times in Hong Kong
00:17:48 - The Pain of Rejection in Cold Calling and Sales
00:20:52 - Dealing with Rejection and the Importance of Character Development
00:24:04 - The Evolution of Crypto and Founding Cake and Birthday Research
00:27:21 - Separating Business and Open-Source Projects in Cake's Development Process
00:30:24 - Shifting focus from DeFiChain to projects on Metachain and Cake's long-term vision
00:33:15 - Behavioral Questions in the Hiring Process
00:39:01 - Mindset in Entrepreneurship and Sports: Never Giving Up
00:41:59 - The Benefits of Tough Sports Mentality for CEOs
00:44:58 - The Culture of Entitlement in Sports and Parenting