From Baseball Cards to Blockchain: Randy Wasinger’s Journey with CryptoSlam

What the hell is Web3? In this episode (the first in my collaboration with Startland News - Website), I chat with Randy Wasinger—entrepreneur, NFT pioneer, and founder/CEO of CryptoSlam (see his bio below). With over 20 years of experience in high-growth businesses and a track record as an innovator in SEO, affiliate marketing, and big data, Randy shares how his early passion for baseball cards evolved into a groundbreaking career in Web3 and NFTs.

We dive into Randy’s entrepreneurial journey—from running a baseball card shop as a teenager in small-town Kansas to building CryptoSlam, the leading NFT data platform trusted by industry giants. Randy reflects on his transition from accounting for a major firm to tech, the lessons he learned from his mentors, and the incredible story of attracting investors like Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, and Ashton Kutcher. It's a remarkable journey from Russell, Kansas to being a leader in the newest technology (that most people do not understand) for Randy and his Kansas City-based company.

Whether you’re curious about Web3, NFTs, or the future of blockchain technology, this episode offers an insider’s perspective on innovation, resilience, and the power of seizing opportunities.

 

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Randy's bio: Randy Wasinger​ (LinkedIn) is the founder/CEO of CryptoSlam, Inc.​ (Website). He has 20+ years as an entrepreneur building high-growth businesses that specialize in SEO, SEM, affiliate marketing, display ad arbitrage & big data. Leadership experience as a CEO, Executive Director for a not-for-profit, youth coach for three different sports, and father of six. 13-time national champion in masters track and field, and 2011 world champion. An NFT early adopter and one of the first NFT "whales". Founded CryptoSlam in 2018, the first and leading NFT data platform, trusted by industry leaders and end-users worldwide, with millions of users since its inception. Randy has raised capital from notable investors including Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, and Ashton Kutcher, as well as crypto heavyweights like Animoca Brands and OKX.