Accelerating Solana's Startup Ecosystem | Matty Taylor

Listen to this episode from Lightspeed on Spotify. Gm! This week we're joined by Matty Taylor to discuss the Colosseum playbook. We deep dive into what founders are building, the rise of vibe coding, finding product market fit & more. Enjoy!--Follow Matty: https://x.com/mattytayFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed--Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv--Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/--Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe.Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.--(00:00) Introduction (02:22) The Colosseum Playbook (06:45) Accelerating Solana’s Founder Ecosystem (10:38) Ledger Ad (11:24) MetaDAOs Futarchy Launchpad (14:38) Vibe Coding (18:53) Is The Crypto & AI Meta Dead? (22:33) Memcoins (25:15) Advice For Founders (30:24) What’s Next For Ore? (35:33) Is Jack Dorsey Satoshi? (37:31) Ledger Ad (38:16) Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million (42:49) Finding Product Market Fit (48:08) The Colosseum Hackathon --Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.