How YGG Pivoted After The Peak of Play to Earn w/ Beryl Li

Beryl Li, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG)—the world's first and largest decentralized network of gaming guilds specializing in blockchain games and Web3 education—returns to the show to share how her startup has evolved since the Play-to-Earn boom. She discusses YGG’s journey through crypto market fluctuations, the challenges of scaling a Web3 company, and their strategic shift towards "Future of Work" initiatives. As a pioneer in the Philippine crypto space and a founding team member of Coins.ph, Li offers insights into financial discipline, Web3 team building, and adapting business models during market downturns. Currently, she leads YGG’s transformation into a platform that connects Filipino talent with digital work opportunities in AI and cybersecurity.

Episode Timeline: 

00:04:16 – The rise of Play-to-Earn and how YGG scaled during the pandemic

00:10:31 – YGG’s pivot towards the Future of Work

00:17:41 – The role of community in sustaining Web3 projects

00:25:48 – Iterating on new products and opportunities in Web3

00;28:08 – Lessons from surviving the "trough of sorrow" in startups

00:39:05 – Managing finances and treasury in a volatile crypto market

00:46:55 – The shift towards Work-to-Earn and AI-driven opportunities

00:50:30 – What’s next for YGG and the Future of Work

00:56:28 – YGG’s upcoming partnerships and collaborations

01:01:51 – Founders Only Top 5: Beryl Li’s most admired founders

Beryl’s Top 5 Founders:
Ron Hose: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronhose/
Stephanie Sy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefsy/

Renz Chong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renz-chong/
Christian Besler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbesler/
Jay Villarante: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbvillarante/