Rushi Manche co-founded a blockchain technology company that introduced the first modular blockchain network designed to combine performance, liquidity, and composability. In his early twenties, he and his partner decided to leave their internships and withdraw from Vanderbilt University to fully focus on building the company. Their early initiative led to securing $3.4 million in pre-seed funding from more than 25 angel investors. With that support, they assembled a team of over 70 members dedicated to developing a more secure and efficient blockchain ecosystem. In 2023, just a year after the company’s founding, they successfully closed a $38 million Series A funding round. This significant achievement was backed by several respected venture capital firms, including Hack VC, Placeholder, Archetype, Maven 11, Robot Ventures, Figment Capital, Nomad Capital, Bankless Ventures, OKX Ventures, dao5, and Aptos Labs. His role was central in developing the company’s core architecture and scaling operations while staying true to a vision that emphasized security and usability. Rushi Manche aimed to address the longstanding challenges in blockchain technology, specifically those related to security, interoperability, and developer experience. He believed blockchain programming offered a more secure, scalable, and effective solution compared to outdated systems. The network he helped build allows developers to create applications that interact across different chains without the usual risks of hacks or breakdowns. The platform’s modular design breaks the blockchain into independent layers, each with its responsibility. This architecture enhances performance, facilitates greater scalability, and provides developers with the flexibility to adapt to evolving demands. A programming language introduced by a major tech company was used to construct an Ethereum layer-2 network, providing faster processing and enhanced security. The ecosystem also includes a dedicated cryptocurrency token that supports ongoing activity and adoption. Before co-founding the company, he worked as a Software Engineer at Aptos Project, where he helped build smart contracts for decentralized financial tools. He also founded Ensemble, an AI-driven test prep platform that provided free resources in collaboration with 53 high schools nationwide. He gained further technical experience at UnitedHealth Group, where he successfully migrated seven APIs from on-premises to the AWS cloud, resulting in an 84% reduction in costs. He also played a role in updating legacy infrastructure to support features like autoscaling and regional flexibility. As a freelance Full Stack Developer, he overhauled a platform's backend and frontend systems using modern frameworks while integrating cloud-based services. He holds a Seal of Biliteracy in French and has completed numerous certifications on Udemy, focusing on blockchain development, machine learning, natural language processing, and web development. His achievements have earned him several awards and recognitions. In 2021, he was awarded the Ingram Scholarship at Vanderbilt University. He also received the Burger King McLamore Scholarship and was named a semifinalist for the Elks National Foundation and Coca-Cola Scholarships. His academic performance also earned him the title of National AP Scholar. He was recognized by the Young Investors Society with the Certified Young Investment Analyst designation and won the New Jersey State Stock Pitch Competition. He placed in the top three percent of the Diamond Challenge Entrepreneurship Competition for presenting an app focused on reducing food waste. In 2020, he received the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Award for public service. He was named a finalist in the Seton Hall Pirates Pitch Business Plan Competition for his work addressing educational inequality. He and his family have been involved in charitable healthcare initiatives in India for more than a decade. During high school, he volunteered with UNICEF, the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program, and other community-based organizations. Born in Springfield, Illinois, Rushi Manche enjoys basketball, traveling, and spending time outdoors. Follow More: https://bsky.app/profile/rushiman.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@rushimanche https://www.reddit.com/user/rushirushi123/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/announcing-nyx-group-a-multi-strategy-investment-group-looking-to-deploy-up-to-100m-into-liquid-markets-302638650.html