120: Infrastructure, Investment, and Innovation in Web3 according to Guest Speaker - Kavita Gupta

Web3 with Sam Kamani

In this enlightening episode of "Web3 with Sam Kamani," we are thrilled to have Kavita Gupta, the visionary behind the Delta Blockchain Fund, share her journey from early Bitcoin curiosity to pioneering a solo GP fund focused on the forefront of blockchain innovation. Kavita's story is a testament to the power of passion, foresight, and resilience in the dynamic world of Web3 investing.

[00:00:00] Introduction and Kavita's Entry into Web3: Kavita discusses her initial fascination with Bitcoin in 2013 and her deep dive into the ecosystem with the ICO boom, marking the beginning of her journey into Web3.

[00:01:00] Transition from Mainstream Investment to Web3: Kavita shares her transition from working with Eric Schmidt's family office to exploring the burgeoning field of blockchain, driven by a desire not to miss out on what she sensed could be a life-defining technology.

[00:02:29] Founding Delta Blockchain Fund: In 2021, Kavita launched her own fund, the Delta Blockchain Fund, as a solo GP, navigating the challenges and triumphs of being a woman of color in the venture capital space.

[00:03:24] Investment Focus of Delta Blockchain Fund: Kavita details the fund's investment strategy, focusing on pre-seed to series A startups, with a keen interest in infrastructure projects critical to the Web3 ecosystem's growth.

[00:04:09] The Importance of Infrastructure in Web3: Emphasizing infrastructure as Delta Fund's core investment area, Kavita explains the necessity for foundational technologies to support scalability, interoperability, and user experience within the Web3 space.

[00:05:12] Discussing Web3's Broad Impact: The conversation shifts to the broader applications of Web3 beyond finance and gaming, highlighting the less-discussed but critical infrastructure projects enabling institutional adoption and practical use cases.

[00:09:01] The Role of Incentives in Web3 Adoption: Kavita touches on the innovative use of tokens and airdrops in attracting users to new platforms, noting the challenges and opportunities this presents for both investors and founders.

[00:14:10] Common Mistakes by Web3 Founders: From overemphasis on tokens to a lack of business acumen among tech-centric teams, Kavita discusses the pitfalls that founders often face when pitching their projects.

[00:19:21] Future Narratives in Web3: Kavita shares her perspective on the evolving narratives within Web3, from DeFi and AI integration to the importance of modular blockchains for tailored use cases.

[00:29:15] The Need for Standardization and Regulation: Highlighting one of her contrarian views, Kavita predicts a significant shift towards standardization in Web3, which might sideline many of today's projects in favor of more unified and accessible technologies.

[00:41:17] A Call to Action for Founders: Concluding the episode, Kavita extends an invitation to ambitious founders working on infrastructure projects, emphasizing Delta Blockchain Fund's global and flexible investment approach.

This episode offers a deep dive into the strategic mind of a leading investor in the Web3 space, uncovering the layers of technology, strategy, and vision required to navigate and shape the future of blockchain and decentralized technologies. Whether you're a founder seeking investment or an enthusiast eager to understand the currents shaping Web3, this conversation with Kavita Gupta is a treasure trove of insights and inspiration.

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.

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Connect with Kavita and Delta Blockchain Fund here.

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-gupta-71a4352/

• https://deltafund.io/

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