Sergey Khusnetdinov is a venture capitalist, educator, and community builder operating at the intersection of blockchain, venture capital, and academia. He is the founder of Ga^3in Ventures, a VC and accelerator that connects Duke University alumni with leading Web3 founders, supporting more than 60 startups to date. Through Ga^3in Ventures, Sergey has organized investor events across major global hubs and built partnerships with top blockchain ecosystems, including Polygon Labs, Aptos, and SES. His path into Web3 runs through corporate roles at Microsoft, an MBA from Duke, and multiple machine learning startups, giving him a rare blend of institutional, technical, and entrepreneurial experience.