From Med School Dropout to Web3 Builder: The Polystream Story

馃帗 Med School Rebel Builds Web3

By Scroll
Aug 11, 2025, 4:06 PM
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After leaving medical school and working through 10 different jobs, Gabe faced skepticism from family - including his crypto-averse mother - about his career choices.​ Undeterred, he founded Polystream to prove his doubters wrong.​

The platform, built on Scroll, represents a testament to persistence in the web3 space.​

  • Founded by a non-traditional tech entrepreneur
  • Built despite family skepticism
  • Now available for testing

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