Writing

Essays & research

Capital formation, crypto markets, and building in public — written across the ukiyo years. Policy research from the UN below.

Essays

March 2024

How to Become a Venture Capitalist with ukiyo Ventures

In the ever-evolving landscape of venture capital, the paths to success are as diverse as the startups they invest in. Let's explore the stories of two accomplished venture capitalists, whom we'll refer to as Alex and Mo…

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December 2023

From Centralization to Decentralization: The Future of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds

Traditionally, venture capital and private equity funds have been limited to a select group of accredited investors, making fund ownership inaccessible to the average person. With the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi)…

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August 2023

Running Up the Ladder: Developing a Venture Capital and Private Equity DeFi Fund on Ethereum

We've witnessed the longest Bitcoin bear market, one that has tested the resilience of the crypto space. Despite this, the ukiyo team remain firm believers that as more people flock to cryptocurrencies and blockchain tec…

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May 2023

ukiyo Q1 2023 Report

By now you've probably made yourself accustomed to the ukiyo project and are likely a member of the community already. This report aims to detail everything that has been carried out, the scope of work and objectives loo…

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April 2023

Phase I Seed Round — Pre-Sale

Calling all builders of web3. ukiyo's Phase I Seed — Pre-Sale Round is now LIVE! 🎬

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March 2023

Why I Decided to Build My First Startup on Web3 — and Why You Might Want to Do the Same

Hey fellow on-chainers! In my first post on Mirror I'll be talking about my journey that takes us beyond the realms of traditional tech startups. We'll discuss what I've learnt as a non-technical founder based on my inte…

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February 2023

Fundamentals: Encouraging Venture Investment on DeFi

Where it started — the founding vision of the ukiyo Protocol. Published on Paragraph, permanent on Arweave.

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Originally published during the ukiyo years; republished here.

UN policy research · 2019–2020

Economic Affairs — UN ESCAP, Bangkok

Co-authored the flagship regional publication on low-carbon economic transition under Sweta Saxena (IMF / UNESCAP), and produced policy research on ESG standards and sustainable finance for Asia-Pacific financial systems.

Flagship publication · 2020

Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2020

The flagship regional publication on low-carbon economic transition. Co-author.

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Policy brief · 2020

MPFD Policy Brief No. 105

ESG standards and sustainable finance for Asia-Pacific financial systems.

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