Mikhail "Michael" Skoblov is a serial entrepreneur in fintech and crypto, and the founder and CEO of Forcefi.io. In our conversation, we explore how Forcefi democratizes access for startups and investors through its permissionless launchpad on Arbitrum. Specifically: Mikhail's inspiration behind creating Forcefi to connect early-stage projects with industry professionals and advisorsHow Forcefi's decentralized model avoids corruption and centralized decision-makingThe three pillars of Forcefi: projects, curators, and communityThe benefits of getting listed on Forcefi, including free consultation calls and direct access to curatorsSuccess stories of projects like Chainback raising funds through the Forcefi curator networkAdvice for startup founders on leveraging Forcefi to fund their Web3 projectsForcefi's role as an ecosystem development driver, fostering healthier crypto marketsPlans for community building and potential offline events as Forcefi grows This episode was recorded through a Podcastle call on March 11, 2024. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/fund-and-scale-your-web3-start-up-with-mikhail-skoblov-ceo-at-forcefi/ Ready to upgrade your Web3 marketing strategy? Don’t miss Consensus 2024  on May 29-31 in Austin, Texas. It is the largest and longest-running event on crypto, blockchain and Web3. Use code CMOSTORIES to get 15% off your pass at www.consensus2024.coindesk.com