Episode 188 - Blockchain Founders Fund - Building in Web3: Lessons from Supporting 180 Crypto Startups

Crypto Altruists: Real-World Stories of Social & Environmental Impact with Web3

In episode 188, we’re excited to welcome Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund and a celebrated "Blockchain 100" Global Leader. Aly has been instrumental in supporting high-growth crypto startups worldwide, and has collaborated with institutions like the United Nations and INSEAD to leverage emerging technologies for global challenges.

We explore:

1. Some of the common traits shared by the most successful Web3 founders and how they overcome challenges in scaling and navigating market uncertainty,
2. The biggest pitfalls for early-stage Web3 startups and actionable advice for avoiding them, and
3. Insights into blockchain’s real-world impact from groundbreaking projects supported by Blockchain Founders Fund, and how you could become their next success story.

--Key Takeaways--

1. Agility and Iteration Are Key to Success in Web3: In a fast-moving space like Web3, staying agile and open to iteration is crucial. Build real feedback loops with your community, iterate quickly, and embrace adaptability to move forward in a competitive environment.
2. Building Community Requires Authenticity and Engagement: There are no shortcuts to creating a strong community. The foundation is a great project, but active communication and including your community in the journey fosters trust and buy-in. Value their feedback and include them as true stakeholders.
3. Focus on Milestones and Control What You Can: Set clear, achievable milestones without getting lost in unnecessary details. Recognize what you can control—like your innovation and execution—and what you can’t, such as regulations or market conditions. Bear markets are a golden opportunity to build with less distraction.
4. Exciting Trends to Watch in Web3 for 2025: Aly highlights Web3 tooling, DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), and crypto entertainment apps as key areas of growth.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-188-blockchain-founders-fund-building-in-web3-lessons-from-supporting-180-crypto-startups
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While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More info at cryptoaltruis