Sandeep Nailwal Launches Web3 Fellowship Program
• Polygon Co-Founder, Sandeep Nailwal has launched a new web3 fellowship program funded from his personal capital.
• The Nailwal Fellowship will invest $50,000 in ten individuals for a year to bring the brightest minds to the blockchain industry.
• In addition to capital, recipients of the Fellowship will receive support from Symbolic Capital in the form of mentorship and other tools.
Background
Polygon is one of the most popular blockchains in the crypto industry that scales Ethereum and enables cheap and fast transactions. Its co-founder, Sandeep Nailwal has now launched his web3 fellowship program called “Nailwal Fellowship”. It will invest $50,000 in ten individuals for a year to bring the brightest minds to the blockchain industry.
What is Offered?
The program offers entrepreneurs funds and other benefits such as weekly mentorship, a suite of tools for connecting with top founders & investors, and access to fundraising if needed. This will aid those who want to commit their time full-time into building within web3 but cannot due to financial or other issues preventing them from doing so.
Why it was Created
Nailwal mentioned that he wanted his work to have an impact on people’s lives which is why he created this fellowship program. He also shared about his own background coming from a poor family in Delhi which lead him not being able to pursue his dreams until later on in life when he had more financial stability.
Conclusion
This fellowship program provides resources and assistance for entrepreneurs who are interested in blockchain technology but lack access or funds which would enable them to do so without worrying about their finances or other issues that could potentially prevent them from doing so.