In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski chats with Nikita Kolmogorov, aka Borodutch, a crypto veteran and founder of Lunchbreak.com.

Nikita shares his journey in crypto, tips for fundraising during a bear market, and advice on staying relevant to VCs by aligning with trends.

(00:08) Nikita’s journey in crypto and the story behind Lunchbreak.com

(02:33) How the funding landscape has changed from past bull markets

(04:28) Current trends for Web3 companies raising funds

(07:27) How Web3 companies can attract VC attention during bear markets

(09:27) The importance of building and staying resilient until the bull market

(10:49) Mistakes to avoid when fundraising in Web3

(13:58) Why it’s crucial to raise capital with future rounds in mind

(16:26) Communicating big visions effectively to VCs

(21:15) Evolving and adapting the pitch for different VCs

(25:17) Knowing when an idea is not fundable and when to pivot

(28:20) The unpredictable nature of trends in the VC world

Connect with Nikita:

Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/warpcastadmin.eth

Website: https://www.lunchbreak.com

Connect with Kris:

Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner

Twitter: https://x.com/TheOptimismShow

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