Building Through Cycles in Web3: Amit Mehra, Borderless Capital & Benedetto Biondi, Folks Finance

Описание: In this episode, Benedetto Biondi, CEO of Folks Finance, sits down with Amit Mehra, Partner at Borderless Capital and one of the earliest backers of Folks.
Borderless Capital was the first and largest backer in Folks Finance. This conversation reflects on that journey, from early conviction to scaling a protocol through multiple market cycles.

Topics covered:

• What investors actually look for before writing a check
• How founders should think about hiring in early stages
• The traits that make a startup truly investable
• Building through downturns instead of chasing attention
• The evolution of Folks Finance from launch to today

This is a candid discussion between founder and first backer, sharing lessons on capital allocation, discipline, and long-term execution in Web3.

If you’re building, investing, or thinking about starting something, this conversation offers a grounded perspective from both sides of the table.

About Borderless:
Borderless is a leading investment management firm focused on Web3 technology, dedicated to supporting the next generation of innovators driving the development of groundbreaking technologies that enable the creation of value without borders.

Since 2018, Borderless has made 250+ investments across infrastructure, business applications, and emerging cryptographic protocols, and has played an integral role in the development of some of the most significant and innovative Web3 communities.

Explore Folks Finance: https://linktr.ee/FolksFinance

0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Bali retreat impressions
1:44 - Amit & Borderless Capital
3:46 - Investor support beyond capital
4:43 - Folks Finance team culture
8:16 - Hiring the right people
11:46 - Building the human engine
14:39 - Pre-seed vs. Growth investing
18:31 - Pillars of a top founder
21:36 - Overcoming analysis paralysis
24:11 - Founder-Investor evolution
26:16 - Finding your passion
30:31 - The power of saying "No"
34:11 - Outro: Growing together