How To Raise Crypto VC, Investing In DePIN, Network States, And The Electro Dollar With Anirudh Pai

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How to Raise Crypto VC, Investing in DePIN, Network States, and the Electro Dollar with Anirudh Pai | Dragonfly

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Connor speaks with Anirudh Pai, partner at Dragonfly Capital, about what it takes to build a successful crypto project and attract top investors. Anirudh highlights the importance of long-term demand strategies, demonstrating real customer engagement, and standing out in a competitive market. They explore the evolution of decentralized technologies, particularly in the energy sector, and the concept of commodity currencies like electrodollars, emphasizing the role of clean energy in technological progress. Anirudh also shares his insights on balancing learning, founder meetings, and supporting portfolio companies, along with his involvement in the Praxis project, which focuses on creating innovative living environments rooted in community and shared values. This conversation offers a wealth of insights into the crypto space, decentralized technologies, and the future of innovation.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:09 - Getting on the Radar of Investors

02:59 - Preferred Communication Channels for Founders

04:08 - Balancing Workload and Learning

06:21 - Embracing Serendipity in Investing

08:13 - Avoiding Pattern Matching in Investment Decisions09:34 - The Evolution of DePIN

15:13 - Commodity Currencies and Their Future

18:09 - The Role of Energy in Economic Growth

19:53 - Challenges in Decentralized Energy Markets

22:33 - Roadblocks to DePIN Advancement

26:04 - Innovations in the Medallion System

27:05 - The Future of Energy and Wireless DePIN’s

29:44 - Updates on Praxis and Community Living

32:37 - Closing Thoughts

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

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