About

Rahul Gaitonde is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and operator in the fintech, web3, and e-commerce industries. With over 10 years of experience in India's startup ecosystem, he has built a reputation as a leader in the industry. Currently, Rahul is the Co-founder and Director of FNDX, a company that provides professional asset management to digital assets, helping high-net-worth individuals and institutions build portfolio exposure to Web3. Rahul's expertise in both early-stage products and enterprise-facing platforms has allowed him to strike a balance between tech and business imperatives. He has also built teams from scratch, honing his leadership skills. Rahul's past experiences include advising portfolio companies in the crypto/web3 and fintech space at Entrepreneur First and mentoring fintech startups at Rise, created by Barclays. Rahul's educational background includes an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar. His tech stack includes Web3, Blockchain, NFT, Solana, and Bitcoin. Rahul is not a registered investment advisor, but he manages a private portfolio and advises founders in the fintech, web3, and e-commerce domains. He is active on Twitter and can be reached at rahul@ahulgaitonde.org. Rahul's passion for digital assets and his experience in the industry make him a valuable asset to any team or organization looking to navigate the rapidly evolving world of Web3.