Private 1-on-1 coaching with David Zimmerman
Another set of eyes on your DeFi.
Start with a free 30-minute diagnostic. If it's a fit, choose Foundations ($600), Mastery ($1,800), or Institutional ($7,200). Education only, never financial advice, and you keep custody.
Student voices
What DeFi University students say
“Honestly, David, I thought I was doing great. … But I think that's one of the dangers about self-learning and online learning. … But then when I have another set of eyes … it's a big difference for me.”
— Paulo, DeFi University student “The one-on-one coaching is an excellent space to just come in and have free form dialogue about what's on my mind, getting to the bottom of some tricky questions.”
— Jarrod S., DeFi University student “Because I couldn't figure it out myself. There's a lot of complexities and intricacies and a lot of ins and outs in this. It's a very steep learning curve. So you need professional help.”
— Balazs, DeFi University student
These are students of DeFi University, a separate education company also founded by David Zimmerman. Individual experiences vary. Educational only — not financial advice. You keep self-custody of your assets. No guaranteed outcomes.
Your coach
David Zimmerman
Founder of The Node. David has spent the last cycle coaching serious DeFi operators from first self-custody setup to institutional-grade protocol due-diligence. His methodology is built around risk-first thinking and repeatable process — not tips, signals, or predictions.
Every Institutional client works directly with David. There is no hand-off to a junior coach.
- students coached
- 400+
- coaching hours
- 2,000+
- credentialed methodology
- ICF
“You don't really sugarcoat things, and you really tell it like it is. … So I see that you're kind and you're gentle, but you're not also afraid of speaking the truth.”
These are students of DeFi University, a separate education company also founded by David Zimmerman. Individual experiences vary. Educational only — not financial advice. You keep self-custody of your assets. No guaranteed outcomes.
Find your tier
Start from where your capital is today.
How much do you have in crypto or DeFi today?
Pick the closest band. The matching package lights up below, and the free diagnostic confirms the fit before you pay anything.
Packages
Three tiers. Pick the access level that matches your stage.
Foundations
Lowest-risk private 1-on-1 in DeFi.
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Sessions
- 2 × 45m
- Cadence
- Weekly
- Target capital
- $1K–$25K
2 × 45-minute private 1-on-1 strategy sessions Personalized DeFi strategy development Portfolio review & risk-parameter profile Self-custody + risk walkthrough — wallet setup review and first risk-parameter session notes Async Slack access for 4 weeks
Free diagnostic call first. No invoice until mutual fit.
Mastery
Fixed-scope portfolio review and a repeatable operator playbook.
Or split into 3 payments
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Sessions
- 6 × 60m
- Cadence
- Bi-weekly
- Target capital
- $25K–$100K
Everything in Foundations 6 × bi-weekly 60-minute 1-on-1 analyst calls Personalized portfolio blueprint Weekly group strategy workshops Curated research bulletins Smart-contract audit checklist Dedicated async Slack channel Playbook deep-dive — strategy framework with homework between bi-weekly calls
Free diagnostic call first. No invoice until mutual fit.
Institutional
Direct founder access. Same elite-tier cadence, one-third the price.
Or split into 3 or 6 payments
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Sessions
- 24 × 60m
- Cadence
- Weekly
- Target capital
- $100K+
Everything in Mastery 24 × weekly 60-minute 1-on-1 sessions Direct founder & lead-quant access Custom protocol due-diligence on member-submitted tokens Token-gated HNWI mastermind Quarterly portfolio deep-dive Priority founder async — faster turnaround on protocol questions between weekly sessions Optional in-person annual mastermind
Application reviewed on the free diagnostic call.
All packages include a personalized kickoff, async support for the package duration, and session notes. Institutional clients receive priority founder access. Educational only — not financial advice.
Already had your call? Pay for your package
“And actually when I went with you, you went through the details step by step …”
These are students of DeFi University, a separate education company also founded by David Zimmerman. Individual experiences vary. Educational only — not financial advice. You keep self-custody of your assets. No guaranteed outcomes.
How it works
From discovery call to first session in under a week.
- 01
Free 30-minute diagnostic
We assess fit, review your goals, and recommend a tier. No invoice until mutual fit.
- 02
Choose your package after mutual fit
Foundations, Mastery, or Institutional, based on capital and cadence. Payment details are confirmed after the call.
- 03
Kickoff email
Next steps, prep materials, and how to book your kickoff session.
- 04
Sessions plus async support
Weekly, bi-weekly, or short-scope sessions depending on your tier, with async support between sessions.
The Institutional advantage
Same elite-tier cadence. One-third the price.
| Feature | The Node Institutional | DM Elite | Yieldschool Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,200 | $21,000 | $18,000 |
| Sessions / cadence | 24 sessions / 6 months | 24 sessions / 6 months | 20 sessions / 6 months |
| Founder access | Direct | Limited | No |
| HNWI mastermind | Yes | Add-on | Group only |
| Due-diligence | Custom | Template | Self-serve |
Prices checked October 2026.
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“Confidence, 100%. Just being able to go in and ask direct questions and been able to just bounce ideas off yourself, and just give me the confidence.”
These are students of DeFi University, a separate education company also founded by David Zimmerman. Individual experiences vary. Educational only — not financial advice. You keep self-custody of your assets. No guaranteed outcomes.
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Risk disclosure
The Node provides educational services only. We do not provide financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose your entire investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions. All coaching is delivered on a self-custody basis — we never hold or control your funds.
The next cycle won't wait.
Book a free discovery call and find out which tier fits. No pressure, no obligation — just a clear-eyed conversation about where you are and where you want to go.