The Pomp Podcast
#1016 Ben Klein On Going From Public Defender To Working In Crypto
- Ben Klein transitioned from public defender to head of community at Shipyard Software, a decentralized exchange platform, after completing Pomp's Crypto Course cohort 10.
- The three primary benefits of the training program were substantive crypto education, job application and resume coaching, and professional networking within the industry.
- Shipyard focuses on building decentralized exchanges tailored for retail traders, emphasizing fair market access and capital efficiency over vanity metrics.
- Ben's philosophy bridges his public defense background with crypto ideals: fighting for "little people" and enabling wealth and power redistribution through accessible financial tools.
- The crypto industry contains significant scams and low-quality projects; distinguishing legitimate companies from "vapor" requires education and critical evaluation.
- Career transition advice includes leveraging structured job boards and training resources, tailoring applications to specific roles, and treating rejection as part of the process.