Aayush Gupta

Aayush Gupta is an accomplished advisor and director with significant experience in the blockchain and technology sectors. Currently serving as an Advisor at Kelp DAO, Stader Labs, and Leap Wallet, Aayush plays a vital role in evaluating product market fit and developing strategies for ecosystem growth. As Director at ANY Labs, responsibilities include investment in emerging startups. Previously, Aayush was Head of Ecosystem Growth & Strategy at Router Protocol, significantly increasing bridge volume, and Director of NEAR India, where Aayush led investment strategies and incubated startups. With a strong background at Terraform Labs, Aayush drove ecosystem expansion in India and played a pivotal role in attracting substantial capital to the Terra ecosystem. Earlier experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan and Evalueserve/Morgan Stanley, complemented by a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT Delhi.