Chris is the founder of Request Network, a platform that simplifies payments using blockchain technology and has processed over $500 million in crypto payments.

Christophe has survived 3 burnouts and endured 7 hacks, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity. These experiences have shaped his approach to business and life, making him more than just a successful entrepreneur; they've turned him into "the machine" as some people used to call him.

Key topics:
- Journey to Young CFO
- Caffeine: Health and Addiction
- Brand Integrity in Business
- Education's Role in Success
- Confronting Burnout
- The Startup Adventure at Y Combinator
- Customer-Centric Strategy
- Being hacked 7 times

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Christophe
03:46 Quitting Addictions
17:41 Education's Role
27:38 Caffeine's Impact
39:25 Young CFO Journey
49:37 Burning out 3 times
50:46 Rediscovering Passion
51:47 First Company Journey
01:04:10 Customer Feedback Importance
01:06:16 Y Combinator Journey
01:15:34 Customer-Centric Balance
01:18:05 VC Role in Startups
01:22:42 Productivity via Calendar
01:33:50 Learning in Entrepreneurship
01:48:55 First Crypto CFO
01:58:09 Long-Term Crypto Strategy
02:01:31 Hacked 7 times!
02:30:32 Key Takeaway: Continuous Learning