Adam Draper Quotes, born in 1986 in San Francisco, California, is an American venture capitalist and founder of Boost VC, a leading accelerator for deep tech startups, particularly in blockchain and cryptocurrency. As the son of famed investor Tim Draper, he has carved his own path, championing Bitcoin and blockchain innovation, investing in companies like Coinbase, and fostering a new generation of entrepreneurs.
These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, his work, and posts on X—capture his insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, blockchain, and the courage to build the future, reflecting his bold vision and relentless optimism.
Adam Draper Quotes
- “Pave your own path and be fearless.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I trust bitcoin more than I trust my bank.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Bitcoin is here to stay. There would be a hacker uproar to anyone who attempted to take credit for the patent of cryptocurrency. And I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of hacker fury.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The blockchain does one thing: It replaces third-party trust with mathematical proof that something happened.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “What bitcoin does better than the current financial system is it’s a better stored value globally. There are a lot of countries that really don’t trust their banks or their currency, and bitcoin is an alternative.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I saw Bitcoin as an actual market opportunity: as a trillion-dollar marketplace with long-term potential.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I think that the future of currency is digital, and Bitcoin has a good shot at being the currency of the future.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “A startup is literally just a series of unfortunate events where you failed, failed, failed, and failed until you succeed.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Most people hoard their money—just keep it in the bank. Bitcoin will really take off when people start spending it, creating a velocity of money.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I find it difficult to turn down an entrepreneur who’s both passionate and knowledgeable about their space.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The most undervalued trait of a great entrepreneur: The desire to win.” (Post on X, @AdamDraper, 2020-04-06)
- “Founders: it’s always darkest before dawn. I have seen so many founders burn out just before everything starts working. Be patient, keep building… be the cockroach.” (Post on X, @AdamDraper, 2021-07-06)
- “If you are starting your startup investment career: Invest in people who are underestimated and then wait 10 years.” (Post on X, @AdamDraper, 2021-08-20)
- “I believe that Bitcoin is going to change the way that everything works. I want entrepreneurs to tell me how it’s going to change. Build the equivalent of an Iron Man suit with Bitcoin.” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I think there will always be need of trusted voices in the investment community, but what the ICO markets are showing is that the world has incredible demand for future-looking projects!” (Interview, quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Adam Draper’s quotes are a high-voltage mix of innovation, grit, and a fearless belief in the future, inspiring us to embrace risk, champion new ideas, and build a world transformed by technology. Which quote fuels your drive to disrupt the status quo? Share it below and keep Draper’s visionary legacy alive!
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