Devin Boeing
Role: Founder, Cryptic Investing
Other(s): Bridgemakers Fellow
“It really came down to me recognizing that the efforts I could be putting in someone else’s venture, I could be doing with my own. And that’s when I really started betting on myself heavily.”
Today’s NUFRIEND is Devin Boeing. Devin is the founder and CEO of Cryptic Investing and Cryptic Cuts. A recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, Devin walks us through his decision to turn down corporate America and pursue his own ventures instead.
We discuss the factors that led him to walk away, including his confidence in his abilities and previous success with entrepreneurship. Devin shares his experiences at Procter and Gamble, highlighting the importance of culture and autonomy in the workplace. This experience gave him valuable insights and skills that he would eventually use in running NABA at the U and building his TikTok and other scoial media platforms.
The conversation turns to the vision and culture at Cryptic Invest, with Devin discussing the combination of web3 ethos and current principles to create an innovative approach. Providing an overview of Cryptic and its initiatives, including Cryptic Invest and Cryptic Cuts, he expresses his desire and long-term vision to bring value back to his home country of Liberia.
The discussion shifts to content creation and its impact, with Devin describing his passion for emerging technologies which led him to want to share knowledge he was acquiring, and the role of authenticity and consistency plays in entrepreneurship. Reflecting on what has allowed him to gain the respect and trust of others, he emphasizes the importance of following through on commitments and showing dedication. The conversation delves into the psychology of human behavior in content creation, with Devin discussing the significance of invoking emotions and understanding viewer engagement.
Lastly, we finish by taking about a forthcoming opportunity Devin is partaking in. He expresses his excitement and expectations for the Bridgemakers fellowship, which supports youth entrepreneurs and creatives, and he looks forward to learning, growing, and providing value within the organization.
Devin,
Welcome to the Industry.
Welcome to NUFRIENDS.
