RatioHicks

BD | Advisor Corten | Ecosystem Lead | Previously at Fenbushi Capital & NGC Ventures

[RatioHicks @Hicks_Advisory]

I'm excited to share that I've joined @AcceleratorApex as Business Development, while also continuing as an Advisor at Corten.

Been in Web3 long enough to know one thing — the magic happens when builders, capital, and ecosystems actually connect. Not just on paper, but for real.

At Fenbushi Capital and NGC Ventures, I spent years sourcing deals and backing early-stage teams. What I kept coming back to: the best projects don't always fail because of product. They fail because they don't get the right intros at the right time.

That's exactly why I'm joining Apex.

@AcceleratorApex isn't just another accelerator. They actually roll up their sleeves — helping founders with deal flow, exchange connections, and the kind of partnerships that turn a good project into a serious player.

My mission now is simple:
• Help founders find the right investors (not just anyone with a check)
• Open doors to strategic partners that actually move the needle
• Support early-stage teams navigating the chaos from seed to scale
If you're building in Web3, raising a round, or just feel stuck on the partnership front — my DMs are open. Always down to chat, connect dots, or just hear what you're working on.

Let's build.

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On the @Anchorage Digital Mainstage at @consensus2026.

[Solana @solana]

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Follow Grove and stay close to where credit markets are moving next.

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Here's a taste of what events mastermind @platis_e has cooked up for you.

See you tomorrow!

[Watcher.Guru @WatcherGuru]

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[Solana @solana]

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