Golf Meets Crypto: The Future of the Game

Golf Meets Crypto: The Future of the Game

Author: Brave Software July 16, 2025 Duration: 28:50

Jared Phillips, CEO of GolfN, discusses the intersection of golf and technology, focusing on how AI and crypto are transforming the golfing experience. He emphasizes a user-centric approach, making technology accessible without overwhelming users with crypto complexities.

Key Takeaways: 

  • How they're designing GolfN to appeal to traditional golfers who aren't yet crypto savvy (growing the Web3 community with Web2 audiences)

  • The evolution of golf apps and GolfN's early success in acquiring users, including $200k in paid memberships in their first month

  • How they balance social, convenience, and privacy when designing for users

Guest Bio:

Jared Phillips is the CEO and co-founder of GolfN, a platform redefining how golfers engage with the game through rewards, technology, and community. With a background in executive leadership across both traditional industries and Web3, Jared brings a unique blend of operational expertise and startup vision.

Before launching GolfN, he led sales and M&A initiatives in the insurance sector, and has since helped scale GolfN through early product success, strategic partnerships, and a growing global user base. A lifelong golfer, Jared is driven by the belief that the game should be more accessible, connected, and rewarding for everyone who plays it.

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