Inside the Hutt Mahesh Ramakrishnan (Escape Velocity) - The How, Why, & What Behind DePIN
In this episode of Inside the Hutt, host Brooke Pollack sits down with Mahesh Ramakrishnan, co-founder of Escape Velocity (EV3), an early-stage venture firm focused on the Deepin sector. Mahesh shares his journey from traditional finance at Apollo to launching EV3, driven by a passion for decentralized infrastructure networks. The conversation explores the concept of Deepin, the potential of community-driven infrastructure, and how Escape Velocity navigates this emerging space. They also delve into the challenges and opportunities within the Deepin sector, from decentralized telecom to compute networks, and the future of venture capital in this niche.
Key Points From This Episode:
How The Incentives In Religion Extend To Economics
Background On Escape Velocity
What Is Interesting About DePIN
The Duration Mismatch Seen In Telecomm
Thesis Behind DePIN & Crowdsourcing Infrastructure Networks
Why DePIN Is Superior To Traditional Infrastructure
How Blockchain & Crypto Are Used In DePIN
The Sectors Of DePIN
Emerging DePIN Ecosystems
The Progression & Usage Of DePIN
Decentralized Compute & Wireless Networks
Deal Curation Process At Escape Velocity
Capital Inflows Into DePIN
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