Welcome to The Decentralized Podcast! In this episode, we’re excited to talk with Tal Zackon, the co-founder and CEO of Tres Finance. We’ll explore how Tal’s military background shaped his approach to business, focusing on resilience and teamwork. He shares his journey from the military to venture capital (VC), including how he made his own internship and worked his way up. Tal also explains why he started Tres Finance to create better blockchain financial tools for accounting, reporting, and managing investments.

Tal gives practical advice for startup founders, like how to build strong relationships with investors and keep them interested. We also discuss Tres Finance’s innovative products, including their “collector” module for connecting with new blockchains and the importance of SoC 1 certification for audits. Tal also shares his views on future trends, such as the impact of ETFs on crypto and regulatory challenges. Tune in for an interesting discussion on moving from military service to business, navigating venture capital, and innovating in cryptocurrency.

Time Stamps:
00:25 - The value of joining the military
02:08 - Helping soldiers transition to the corporate world
08:26 - Asking companies for pre-seed to funding
10:21 - Mistakes people make when raising capital
12:43 - What teams should look for in VCs
14:25 - Tal's experience from sitting on the boards of startups
15:58 - How investor updates should work
19:08 - How Tal decided that Tres was the problem he wanted to solve with a startup
21:23 - How the idea for Tres was born
23:47 - Why Tres is a data company first
25:17 - Portfolio management for Tres Finance
26:42 - Tres Finance's audit module
28:55 - Why data on the blockchain is difficult
30:52 - Building new integrations with non-EVM systems
32:29 - The challenge of cross-chain technology
33:10 - Proof of funds
35:01 - Why a SOC1 is important
36:50 - The role of tools like Tres in maturing the digital asset ecosystem
38:17 - Valuations in traditional finance vs. crypto
38:53 - What Tal is excited about in the industry at the moment
41:15 - What Tal is cautious about in the industry

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