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Lucas Vogelsang, CEO & Co-Founder, Centrifuge
What inspired you to start your project?
The first time I really started thinking about crypto was around 2017. I was interested in how the internet is so efficient in many areas, and yet so inefficient when it comes to finance. That was the inspiration to start Centrifuge: we wanted to level the playing field for businesses of all sizes to access capital in a fair, efficient way. Banks have built a system that works for them; Centrifuge and DeFi are working to build a system that works for everyone.
What has been your biggest challenge as a founder, and how did you overcome it?
We started Centrifuge with a bold vision to use blockchain for financial assets, which no one else was building for at the time. I think being the first to do RWAs was sometimes a little lonely, but we were steadfast in our belief and it's made us stronger and more nimble as a result. All the hard work is paying off and I’m excited for the traction we’ve built.
What is your favorite place to visit?
I live in the mountains, so when I travel I enjoy wide open deserts. I find deserts to be extreme and so different from my usual environment, which is very stimulating. I’ve enjoyed these beautiful and empty landscapes all around the world, from Utah and Northern Africa to Peru and Bolivia.
How do you handle and adapt to changes in the market as a founder?
It's important to surround yourself with people who have differing perspectives, and who aren't afraid to share them. In our field, we're literally doing things that have never been done or created before. We have to be open to the idea that we can do them better.
What are the top priorities for Centrifuge in the coming year?
On the investor side, we will continue to grow our Centrifuge Prime offering, enabling a seamless onboarding experience for RWAs to DAOs and other onchain lenders. On the issuer side, we’re focused on bringing the best assets onchain, from private credit to treasuries and carbon credits. We’re excited about our recent launch on Celo and the collaborative efforts our teams are driving to bring new assets and TVL to the network. Finally, we’ll continue to champion the real-world asset industry, expanding the RWA Summit globally and growing the Tokenized Asset Coalition.
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