In this Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi chats with Husnain — a core member of Toronto DAO and founder of a stealth startup.

We caught up at Solana Startup Village in Toronto, hosted by Superteam, to talk about building in Web3, leadership, and what makes Toronto DAO events stand out in Canada’s crypto scene.

In this conversation, Husnain shares: • His experience building a stealth startup focused on Web3 infrastructure. • The challenges of managing and motivating teams as a founder. • Why he prefers a leadership style based on intrinsic motivation over authoritarian management. • His role in Toronto DAO’s decentralized AI & data event and how interactive presentations made a bigger impact. • What makes Toronto DAO unique — from consistency in events and spaces to building a real community in the GTA.

If you’re curious about startup leadership, Web3 community building, and Toronto’s growing crypto ecosystem, this interview is for you.

📍 Recorded at Solana Startup Village, Toronto — shoutout to Superteam for the amazing space!

🔗 Connect with Husnain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/husnainpolo/

Connect with Samir Azizi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi X: https://x.com/adoublezi Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/flBjImCCCiE

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with Semo (@semosolciety), the co-founder of Solciety — a metaverse and social layer being built on Solana.

Based in Montreal, Semo is on a mission to create Solana’s “town square” — a unified, social-first metaverse where communities, dApps, and users come together in one seamless experience. Think Roblox meets Web3, but fully integrated with Solana, Discord, and Telegram.

We dive into: • The vision behind Solciety and why Solana is the perfect foundation. • How Semo went from building a creative agency to developing in Web3. • Why community building is key for onboarding new users into crypto. • The role of Superteam in connecting founders, devs, and builders. • Partnerships and use cases, from DeFi integrations to on-chain audiobooks. • What’s next for Solciety as it expands its interoperable world across Solana’s ecosystem.

If you’re interested in Solana, metaverse building, NFTs, dApps, or Web3 community growth, this episode is packed with insights on the future of social interaction in crypto.

🔗 Follow Semo on X: https://x.com/semosolciety 🌐 Explore Solciety: https://solciety.ca/

Connect with Samir Azizi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi X: https://x.com/adoublezi Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8CrzC4uPkxs?si=w9wo0730bS1QzQvA

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with Nabu (@nabu_lines), the dynamic force behind external partnerships, community, and KOLs at Ledger.

From building one of Iran’s first Groupon-style startups and selling it for $1M, to surviving the highs and lows of NFT launches, to becoming a respected voice in Web3, Nabu’s journey is anything but ordinary.

We dive deep into: • How Nabu transitioned from Web2 startups in a sanctioned country to thriving in Web3. • The challenges of launching NFTs under restrictions and what it taught him about resilience. • Why community trust matters more than short-term profits. • How he built authentic influence and avoided the meme coin trap. • Behind the scenes of working with Ledger, the global leader in self-custody and crypto security. • His thoughts on Solana Startup Village in Toronto, Web3 culture, and why he’s committed to pushing the Canadian Web3 scene for the next 5 years.

If you’re into crypto, NFTs, Web3 community building, partnerships, or self-custody education, this conversation is packed with insights and stories you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Follow Nabu on X: https://x.com/nabu_lines

Connect with Samir Azizi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi X: https://x.com/adoublezi Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NA5ifB2fwYU