Discover the future of decentralized finance with HyperNest. In this insightful episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, we sit down with Alessio, the visionary founder of HyperNest, and Yann, the dynamic Accelerator Director, to uncover their groundbreaking approach to supporting DeFi startups.

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HyperNest isn’t just another accelerator; it’s a comprehensive ecosystem designed to empower startups to revolutionize the financial system. With over 60 world-class mentors, cutting-edge workshops, and partnerships with DeFi giants like Chainlink, Bancor, and Avalanche. HyperNest provides end-to-end support for startups—covering everything from funding and liquidity to marketing and beyond.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to HyperNest and Its Mission
02:59 The Accelerator Program Overview
05:12 How HyperNest Differentiates From Other Accelerators
06:02 Changes in the Accelerator Program for 2025
09:05 Mentorship and Support for Startups
10:04 Key Needs of DeFi Startups: Funding, Liquidity, and Marketing
11:58 Challenges Faced by DeFi Startups
13:35 Building Customized Paths for Startups in the Accelerator
15:03 The Startup Journey in the Accelerator
16:25 Emerging Innovations in DeFi: DEXs, Stablecoins, and More
18:12 Focus Areas and Vertical Specialization
20:12 Insights Into Real-World Asset Integration in DeFi
21:01 Outreach and Startup Engagement
22:30 Referrals and Partnerships Driving Inbound Applications
23:57 Future Milestones and Online Presence
26:13 Where to Find HyperNest and Get Involved

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How HyperNest’s mission to create a fair and permissionless financial system is shaping its approach to startup support.

The unique mentorship model, featuring top experts who guide startups through challenges in DeFi, real-world assets, and other emerging verticals.

Why HyperNest focuses exclusively on decentralized finance and its role in fostering innovation in stablecoins, DEXs, money markets, derivatives, and credit scoring solutions.

How their program is evolving in 2025 to offer greater flexibility with rolling admissions, custom-tailored workshops, and enhanced B2B collaborations.

The challenges DeFi startups face, including funding, liquidity, and marketing, and how HyperNest helps overcome them with access to crypto VCs, liquidity providers, and strategic influencer marketing.

Insights into the stages of startups HyperNest supports, from pre-seed to post-TGE, with a focus on building sustainable, long-term businesses in Web3.

HyperNest’s comprehensive accelerator program is tailored to help DeFi pioneers not only survive but thrive in the fast-evolving blockchain landscape. Whether you’re an experienced founder or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to take your DeFi project to the next level.

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