Since buying my first Bitcoin in 2014, I've been obsessed with one question: How do we make Web3 work for regular people and solve real-world problems? After building multiple Web3 products and experiencing the infrastructure gaps and adoption challenges, I'm eager to help identify and support the next wave of founders building critical Web3 infrastructure and real-world applications that can drive mass adoption.
About Me
I'm drawn to hard problems - particularly the gap between Web3's potential and its current usability in real-world applications. This isn't only about technology; It's about understanding how Web3 can improve human society as a whole, while making it accessible for mainstream adoption.
In startups, titles mean little. What matters is getting things done. I've learned this through years of wearing multiple hats - from pitching investors to cleaning office toilets. Each role taught me that execution without ego is what moves projects forward.
I'm curious, but with a purpose. When I see something broken, I need to understand why and fix it. This drive has led me from engineering to product development to founding, always focused on one goal: making Web3 solve real problems for real users.
Personal traits: I'm curious. I listen more than I speak. I'm obsessed with problems. I don't give up. I have a sense of urgency. I stay calm during ups and downs. I love to learn new things.
My Journey
First Bitcoin purchase
Learning: Curiosity beats certainty. I did not understand the technology, but I knew it mattered.
Witnessed friend jump on the Ethereum ICO rally
Learning: The gap between speculation and value creation became clear.
Blockchain research in maritime
Learning: Large organizations do not fear new tech - they fear unclear value propositions.
Web3 in the Insurance industry
Learning: The right incentives can drive behavioral change. We used Web3 to reward safe driving, showing how to use the technology without users knowing they are using it.
Supply chain Web3 startup
Learning: Finding the right problem matters more than building the perfect solution.
White Rabbit - Converting pirates into paying customers
Learning: Even great ideas fail without proper infrastructure. Web3 user experience challenges are more about ecosystem limitations than product design. Experienced firsthand how Web3 can transform traditional industries while navigating regulatory challenges.
Dodo Stream - Creator economy
Learning: B2C in Web3 requires an invisible blockchain giving 10x value to the user from what exists today. Infrastructure and compliance are key to early adoption.
Building technical skills through MVP development while transitioning into venture capital
Learning: Understanding technical constraints changes how you evaluate solutions.
Why Blockwall
Blockwall's commitment to building a compliant, leading Web3 VC firm in Europe - despite regulatory uncertainties - resonates with my journey and values. The early investments in Solana and other exits demonstrate the firm's ability to identify transformative infrastructure, while maintaining the focus on real-world applications aligning with my experience in building Web3 products.
When building at White Rabbit and Dodo Stream, I encountered firsthand the infrastructure limitations that made user-friendly products challenging. These experiences taught me to identify founders who are building not just great technology, but solving real problems. A challenge the industry unfortunatley stuggle with to this day.
Having lived years of trying to bridge the gap between Web3's promise and market reality, I can contribute to identifying founders who understand both technical excellence and real-world adoption while maintaining an obsession for the problem they strive to solve.
FAQ
What areas of Web3 do you know best?
I have deep Web3 expertise from building multiple products across different sectors. My hands-on experience spans from infrastructure challenges to user adoption, having worked on both B2B and B2C applications. This comprehensive view helps me understand the development and implementation of Web3.
What unique value can you bring?
Having built multiple Web3 products from idea to post-launch, I understand the challenges in product-market fit, user adoption, and scaling. My experience across different sectors provides valuable insights into what drives successful Web3 implementation.