Ajith_Chandan

Web3 Content (Writer. Marketer. Strategist)

[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

1/ Most Web3 startups don’t fail because they couldn’t raise capital. They fail because they never built the foundation to survive after raising it. 🎙️

In Ep. 1 of Pivot Startup Talks, Carmelo (@MELOWILD), Co-founder at @ArcanumVentures, broke down what founders actually need beyond funding to build sustainable Web3 companies.

One big takeaway from the conversation:
“Don’t build a Ferrari with bicycle wheels.”

In case if you have missed it, Listen here👇
https://t.co/azFzFBiAI2

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

🎙️ Episode 1 of Pivot Startup Talks is here 🗣️

Topic: Beyond the Cheque: Why Web3 Startups Need More Than Just Capital

Web3 startups raised billions in 2026, yet many still struggle to scale, retain users, or break out of niche communities.

Funding is there. Real traction? Not always.

We’re sitting down with Carmelo (@MELOWILD), Co-founder at @ArcanumVentures, to unpack what founders actually need beyond capital.

Join us as we get into:
🔹Why capital alone is not enough to scale a Web3 startup
🔹What VCs really look for beyond writing the cheque
🔹The role of support across growth, tokenomics & GTM
🔹Common gaps founders face post-fundraise
🔹What separates startups that grow vs those that stall

🗓️Date: 8th May 2025

⏰Time: 1:30 PM UTC

📍Set your reminder: https://t.co/gpLUkRJe89

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

In Web3, attention is currency and if your startup does not reach the right audience, opportunities get missed fast.

That is why we are excited to welcome @incrypted as the official media partner for Pivot’s Open Demo Day Edition 3.

Incrypted is one of the leading #Web3 media platforms covering crypto, blockchain, and emerging tech, helping projects gain visibility through news, content, and ecosystem reach.

Through this partnership, Incrypted will support founders at Demo Day with media coverage, storytelling, and exposure to a wider global audience, helping them get the attention they deserve.

Register here to participate 👇
https://t.co/MPUDQ8wTpc

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

We’re excited to unveil the partners powering Pivot’s Open Demo Day Edition 3 💪

A strong lineup coming together to support builders with the right mix of infrastructure, security, media reach, and ecosystem backing.

Big shoutout to👇
- @googlecloud
- @hackenclub
- @mpost_io
- @vortex_global

From cloud credits and technical support to security audits, media amplification, and ecosystem growth, this is a stack built to help founders scale smarter.

Register ⬇️HERE⬇️ to participate
https://t.co/MPUDQ8wlzE

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

1/ With a total of 11 startups competing and a $3.3M in combined investor interest.

Pivot’s Open Demo Day Editions 1 & 2 saw massive interest from founders worldwide, with applications pouring in from across the globe. The hunger to build, pitch, and get in front of the right people was undeniable.

And with that energy, we’re bringing you...

⚡ Open Demo Day Edition 3 ⚡

A bigger stage, an exceptional lineup of ecosystem partners, and a reward pool of $100K waiting for founders ready to take the leap.

If you are building in #Web3, #AI, or anywhere in between, this is your chance to pitch in front of founders, VCs, angels, and global ecosystem players.

Complete the steps ⬇️ to apply and get shortlisted.

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

Today....is all about YOU, Founders!

We are going live with the Pivot x @awscloud Founders & Investors Connect!

We will be here from 6 PM - 11 PM HK time with an exclusive gathering of passionate builders and visionary investors Connecting, collaborating and making that sweet deals.

And not to forget the Expert panel discussion on the “The Agent Economy: What Autonomous Finance Looks Like by 2026”

Register Here: https://t.co/rdqawgzux0 if not already done and get the location!

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

The Panel is Set for TOMORROW!

Presenting you the speakers for the Founders & Investors Connect Panel Discussion happening on 10th Feb 2026 | 6 - 11 PM HK

1️⃣ Tobias Bauer (@TobiasTBV), Co-Founder & GP at @tbvxyz

2️⃣ Luke (@0xpandasifu), Strategic Partnerships at @chainlinklabs

3️⃣ Alex (@AlexScrewdriver), Vice President at @Gate Labs

4️⃣ @ReidPax, CEO of @OzakAGI

5️⃣ Evan, CEO at @GammaPrime_Fi

Together, these speakers bring raw perspectives on how the agentic financial economy is catching investors attention with what’s working, what’s not, and what founders & investors need to prepare for in 2026 and beyond.

🔅 Lock in your spot before someone fills in: https://t.co/rdqawgzux0

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

🌐 AWS x Pivot = Infra + Acceleration 🚀

Excited to announce that @awscloud is joining hands with Pivot as the official partner for the Founders & Investors Connect in Hong Kong! 🤩

AWS is the most trusted cloud platform by builders & protocols worldwide to scale secure, resilient, Web3 workloads at global scale.

While AWS brings the infrastructure. Pivot brings the acceleration. Together, we’re backing founders building for scale, security, and real adoption.

Why this matters for founders & startups:

🔹 Battle-tested cloud infra trusted by Web3 protocols globally
🔹 Secure, scalable environments to run nodes, apps, and data
🔹 Managed blockchain services to move faster, with less overhead
🔹 Startup programs offering credits, expert guidance & technical guidance
🔹 Infra built for production, not just demos

👉 Register to save your spot:

📍 Hong Kong | Feb 10, 2026
🎟️ https://t.co/rdqawgzux0
#Web3 #AWS #letspivot #ConsensusHK

[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

⚡ Pivot Founders & Investors Connect | Hong Kong 🇭🇰 ⚡

Pivot is bringing Founders & Investors Connect to Hong Kong, a curated room for Web3 founders, early-stage startups, angels, and investors.

Hosted inside the office of a global cloud & infrastructure giant supporting Web3 at scale 👀

If you know, you know.

🔅 When? Feb 10, 2026
🔅 Where? Hong Kong | Venue shared post-registration

Why show up?

🕴🏽 Meet founders executing for 2026
💼 Connect with investors who chase value, not narratives
🤝 Interact with global Web3 operators
🧭 Meet Team Pivot and get a BTS look at our updated acceleration program

🔅 Register to learn more and lock your spot 👇
https://t.co/rdqawgyWHs

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

1/ ⚡️Pivot 2025 — A Roundup⚡️

2025 was about sharpening the core and setting up for what’s next.

Here’s what defined the year 👇

✅ Scaled alongside 20 startups with execution-first focus
✅ Worked hands-on with 45+ founders and operators
✅ Built a global network of 550+ investors and ecosystem partners
✅ Facilitated $17M+ in funding and active capital interest
✅ Reviewed 200+ startup applications across AI, Web3, and fintech
✅ Hosted, partnered, and showed up at 50+ events worldwide

Here’s the full 2025 breakdown 👇

https://t.co/L1pJ8Du0p1

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[Ajith_Chandan @aji_eth]

@elonmusk Am I the only one to think that this conversation feels like….

[Ajith_Chandan @aji_eth]

@0xThiru @MetisL2 I am from Chennai too. Looking forward to connect!

[Ajith_Chandan @aji_eth]

The moment i open X

1. Selfie auto ride videos.
2. Everyone buying houses in Bengaluru
3. 78-year-old asking how to ape into crypto.

Every scroll is a plot twist. 😶‍🌫️

[Ajith_Chandan @aji_eth]

@SujalJethwani @CryptoJobsList @Web3Career @ETHGlobal X dragged me into Web3

[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

👨🏽‍💼 Getting your pitch right is half the game...

That’s why our Head of Investor Relations, Rohit Kaul (@KaulAdv), will be joining @TONSSEA for the Midpoint Mentorship Workshop, helping #founders sharpen their pitch & align strategy before the big day.

Got something unique for the The Open Hack?
Now’s your chance to get direct feedback from ecosystem experts.

👉 Register here: https://t.co/uPI5RCHtnr

How to Register for The Open Hack?
👉 Register your project & submit BUIDL via @DoraHacks

🔅https://t.co/meXm7Ny220

#letspivot #TON #Web3Founders #Hackathon

[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

1/ ⚡️ 100+ applications → 25 shortlists → 6 Finalists ⚡️

We had a good problem to begin with - but had a tough time narrowing it down - so many great ideas, products, teams - and in the end we had to make some difficult choices.

Here are your top 6 finalists presenting today at the “Open Demo Day”!! 🧵….👇

May the best team win!

⏰ Set your Reminders for 2:30 PM UTC.

Quickly Grab your spots if you haven’t already: https://t.co/7RPw7dB5iw

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[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

Thrilled to welcome Nathan @MrCartographer_ Gurr, Principal, @PolygonVentures as a judge for Pivot’s Open Demo Day 🎤

P2 Ventures backs visionary teams across the multichain & Web3 ecosystem — investing early with full-stack support in operations, tech, distribution & strategic partnerships.

🎟️ Register now to pitch & participate →https://t.co/7RPw7dBD84

Welcome Nathan & P2 Ventures! 👋

#letspivot #OpenDemoDay #Web3 #AI

[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

We are thrilled to welcome @coinstructweb3 as our partner for the Open Demo Day! 🎉

A #Web3-native firm specializing in token economy design and full-cycle blockchain solutions, Team Coinstruct's expertise empowers #startups to scale with robust infrastructure, sustainable tokenomics, and strategic growth frameworks.

Looking forward to working together to bring the best out of #Web3 at the Open Demo Day.

🔅 Register here to participate → https://t.co/7RPw7dB5iw

#letspivot #OpenDemoDay #Web3 #AI

[Ajith_Chandan @aji_eth]

Applications are now OPEN!

If you’ve got a killer idea or MVP cooking in stealth, now’s your shot to take it on-chain (and on-stage) in front of top VCs & angels.

We got some big brains with bigger bags who are taking part in this, So don’t get REKT by FOMO.

START APPLYING

[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

🔅 The Pivot “Open Demo Day” is here - Applications Now Open! 🔅

🚀 If you are building in AI, Web3 or in the intersection, this one’s for you.

The Pivot Open Demo Day is meant for anyone & everyone building in the space. This is YOUR chance to shine and get a chance to win from a 🔥 Reward pool of $100,000 🔥 to propel your growth journey. 🚀

To apply & be considered for the Open Demo Day - Complete all the required steps.

👉 Step 1: Register on our Luma link: https://t.co/7RPw7dBD84

👉 Step 2: Join our Discord: https://t.co/opY5c29hTj

All Further instructions to follow on the Pivot Discord Server.

🔅 Read More here: https://t.co/xHFaQOqYRO

#letspivot #DemoDay #Web3 #AI #Funding #Startups

[Pivot @pivotintelHQ]

🔅 The Pivot “Open Demo Day” is here - Applications Now Open! 🔅

🚀 If you are building in AI, Web3 or in the intersection, this one’s for you.

The Pivot Open Demo Day is meant for anyone & everyone building in the space. This is YOUR chance to shine and get a chance to win from a 🔥 Reward pool of $100,000 🔥 to propel your growth journey. 🚀

To apply & be considered for the Open Demo Day - Complete all the required steps.

👉 Step 1: Register on our Luma link: https://t.co/7RPw7dBD84

👉 Step 2: Join our Discord: https://t.co/opY5c29hTj

All Further instructions to follow on the Pivot Discord Server.

🔅 Read More here: https://t.co/xHFaQOqYRO

#letspivot #DemoDay #Web3 #AI #Funding #Startups