In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Joe Vezzani,  the visionary co-founder of LunarCrush, a leading social media analytics firm in the crypto space. From his background in finance and advertising to the inception of LunarCrush in 2017, Joe's story is one of innovation, resilience, and foresight. We'll explore how LunarCrush aggregates social media data to offer investors valuable insights into crypto, stocks, NFTs, and other markets. Joe shares how the company weathered the 700+ day crypto bear market, pivoting to a subscription model and launching a groundbreaking platform that connects brands with creators. Discover the core products of LunarCrush, including their latest innovation that pays creators based on engagement metrics. Joe also highlights the growing significance of social data for investors and how LunarCrush is democratizing access to this data for retail investors. As we delve into the company culture, you'll hear about their focus on hiring passionate, curious individuals who are encouraged to tinker with new technologies like AI. Joe emphasizes the importance of a remote-first culture in fostering innovation and retaining top talent. Looking ahead, Joe shares his vision for the future, where utility-focused Web3 apps are seamlessly adopted by users without them even realizing the underlying blockchain technology. We'll discuss how LunarCrush plans to integrate social and market data for diverse fields such as sports, betting, and NFTs, bringing users into the Web3 ecosystem with an exceptional user experience. Join us as we uncover the dynamic world of LunarCrush and the exciting future trends in the crypto and Web3 landscape. What do you think is the future of social media data in investment strategies? Share your thoughts with us!