He Built A $1M App In 5 Hours

Mary Carter
5 min readAug 1, 2024

From Programmer to Crypto Millionaire

Dawson Botsford Photo Youtube

In the fast-paced world of technology, stories that surprise us occasionally emerge. Dawson’s is one of them. This programmer transformed an idea into a million-dollar crypto app, all by himself, in less than a day. Let’s explore how he achieved this remarkable feat.

The Early Steps

Dawson Botsford Photo Youtube

Dawson’s journey began like many programmers: back in school, he was creating programs to “help out” with geometry tests. It was his first taste of creating something others wanted to use, a valuable lesson for the future.

After college, Dawson followed the traditional path, working at big tech companies, including Uber. However, the corporate reality wasn’t what he expected. “I saw the downsides of big corporations, ineffective teams,” Dawson tells us. Disillusioned, he decided to take a radical break.

The Unexpected Turn

Dawson left everything behind and embarked on a year-long trip around the world. “I almost had to reach the point of saying ‘I don’t need software for now, I’m just going to be a nomad, travel, and do yoga,’” he explains.

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Mary Carter

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