Today we are joined by Mike Zajko, co-founder of Lattice Fund. Lattice is an early-stage crypto VC that has invested in and partnered with several leading TIPIN projects (as well as many other wonderful crypto businesses). In fact, Lattice is responsible for first coining the term TIPIN - referring to Token Incentivized Physical Infrastructure Networks - and has supported this growing ecosystem via insightful writing and events. Prior to co-founding Lattice, Mike was the head of new token listings at Coinlist.

In this episode, we discuss how Lattice first identified the TIPIN sector after spotting founders apply Helium's model to new world physical infrastructure. Beyond DeWi, Mike covers a range of projects -- from sensor networks to car data to virtual power plants.

Mike gives a masterclass on how to think about and identify value at the intersection of web3 and the physical world. More, he encourages anyone building a TIPIN project to reach out connect via the information below.

Connect with Mike
Twitter- @mikezajko
Email- [email protected]

[00:00] Episode teaser
[00:47] Show intro
[01:04] Welcome to Mike
[01:56] Background on Lattice
[05:14] Definition of TIPIN projects at Lattice (and whether "T" for tokens should be emphasized)
[10:08] Aspects of the TIPIN model that makes for quality crypto businesses
[15:37] What is the current market landscape of TIPIN projects? 
[21:44] What is the special sauce for crypto and web3
[24:42] Is more specific data more valuable?
[28:45] Projects that build on each other
[32:40] Which specific TIPIN projects are you most excited about right now?
[36:13] What role do tokens play in the future?
[39:16] How Mike sees himself partnering with TIPIN projects
[40:55] Where to reach out to Mike
[41:15] Close out

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