The GRTiQ 10 is a weekly Q&A segment that wraps up every episode of the GRTiQ Podcast, offering listeners a fun and personal look at each guest. Through ten thoughtfully crafted questions, guests reveal their favorite books, music, and life hacks, share impactful advice, and reflect on their vision for the future. Designed to uncover what inspires and motivates them, the GRTiQ 10 provides practical takeaways and fosters a deeper connection between listeners and guests.
The GRTiQ 10: Nico Vergauwen (Ep. 87)
In this segment of the GRTiQ 10, listeners are granted an intimate glimpse into the life, inspirations, and convictions of Nico Vergauwen. The GRTiQ 10 is designed as a thought-provoking exercise, urging guests to introspect and reflect on the influences that have paved their journey, and through it, share personal insights that might encourage others to discover, explore, or succeed further.
For Nico, “Adults in the Room” by Yanis Varoufakis is not just a book but a beacon that steered him into the realm of web3, a shift he cites as one of the most pivotal in his life. His cinematic tastes whisk listeners back to the mystical lands of Middle-earth, as he lauds the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, both for its cinematic allure and its literary richness.
Music, for Nico, is a diverse tapestry, woven with varied tunes but not strongly tethered to any specific artist or album. His life’s philosophy, perhaps seen as a cliché but deeply significant nonetheless, is the pursuit of passion, a path he believes will invariably lead to one’s destination.
Humility is a recurring theme in Nico’s conversation. He doesn’t see himself as an oracle of unique knowledge but believes in the collective wisdom of peers, emphasizing collaborative learning. Life hacks, he mentions, are numerous but have seamlessly blended into his life’s routine, making them challenging to pinpoint. Yet, when prompted about the key to success, Nico’s response is intriguing – to have a hacker mentality. A mindset that encourages diving headfirst into complexities, seeking to unravel them independently before reaching out for guidance.
In the realm of web3, what exhilarates Nico the most is the potential of web3 infrastructure protocols. Despite their ostensibly mundane nature, Nico foresees the seismic disruptions they can bring about, especially when giants from the web2 domain migrate to web3. A Twitter advocate, Nico spotlights Netter, formerly associated with The Graph, for his transparent and educational contributions to the web3 space.
Capping off his GRTiQ 10 journey, Nico reveals the twin sources of his happiness – his dedicated work with Tenderize and the comforting embrace of family and friends.
Throughout this segment, Nico Vergauwen unveils a blend of personal predilections, work ethics, and philosophies, offering listeners a rich narrative mosaic of his life’s experiences and beliefs.
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