Abhishek Bhattacharya

Abhishek Bhattacharya is a serial entrepreneur with a strong focus on FinTech and BlockchainTech, evidenced by his co-founding roles at Bru Finance and Whrrl. At Bru Finance, he spearheaded the application of blockchain to agricultural finance, impacting thousands of farmers and securing significant TVL, with support from the United Nations Development Programme. His work at Whrrl further solidifies his commitment to leveraging blockchain for social impact, particularly in India's agri-fintech sector. notion+2

Recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 Asia honoree, Abhishek is also a prolific author and public speaker, sharing his expertise in blockchain and FinTech at international conferences like DEVCON, SmartCon, AIBC Asia, and various FinTech Festivals. He actively contributes to blockchain education as a visiting faculty at institutions such as IIT Madras and Amity University, and serves as President of Blockchain @ Cornell Tech. nitter+5

His professional journey includes product management roles at Karachain and PolicyBazaar.com, showcasing a background in building innovative and user-centric products within the blockchain and insurance technology sectors. He is currently an MBA candidate at Cornell University and holds a position at CompoSecure. indiaspora+1

Abhishek is involved in the blockchain ecosystem as a mentor and advisor, contributing to the Techstars + Cardano Founder Catalyst program and advising various startups. He is also a UNDP INSPIRO, THINC & Ethereum Foundation Fellow, highlighting his engagement with foundational blockchain initiatives. nitter+3