Sergey Khusnetdinov, a venture capitalist, educator, and community builder, joins The Michael Peres Podcast to discuss his work at the intersection of blockchain, venture capital, and academia. Sergey outlines his path from corporate roles at Microsoft and machine learning startups to founding Ga^3in Ventures, a VC and accelerator designed to connect Duke University alumni with Web3 founders. He explains why the Web3 landscape can appear disorganized to newcomers, how he approaches learning in fast-moving technical industries, and what he has taken away from working alongside a large volume of early-stage teams.
The episode covers how Sergey first encountered crypto, the point at which he viewed it as a viable long-term career path, and how he navigated roles spanning entrepreneurship, education, and community building. He also describes how Ga^3in Ventures structures support for both founders and investors, including investor events and ecosystem partnerships, and why the pace and complexity of crypto continues to hold his attention.
About Sergey Khusnetdinov
Sergey Khusnetdinov is a venture capitalist, educator, and community builder operating at the intersection of blockchain, venture capital, and academia. He is the founder of Ga^3in Ventures, a VC and accelerator that connects Duke University alumni with Web3 founders, supporting more than 60 startups to date. Through Ga^3in Ventures, Sergey has organized investor events across major global hubs and built partnerships with blockchain ecosystems including Polygon Labs, Aptos, and SES. His background includes corporate work at Microsoft, an MBA from Duke University, and experience across multiple machine learning startups.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded media and technology ventures, holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
About The Michael Peres Podcast
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
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