📢 RnDAO Newsletter 2025/30

📝 Build Your Startup With a Swarm Behind You

Most founders begin their journey alone—navigating messy trial and error without the support they need. At RnDAO, we believe there's a better way.

Our Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Program offers founders a path to build ventures collaboratively, with hands-on support, early-stage funding, access to shared resources, and deep research to validate startup ideas.

This article walks you through how the program works, who it’s for, what support you’ll receive, and how you can apply. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, if you’re interested in building in CollabTech, this is for you.

Read the full article here.

📆 Arbitrum Ecosystem Pitch Day

Last week, RnDAO successfully hosted the Arbitrum Ecosystem Pitch Day, bringing together over 70 participants and featuring 10 innovative founders presenting their projects. The event was designed to facilitate meaningful connections between Arbitrum builders and potential investors.

Missed it? You can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel.
Interested in connecting with the teams? Investors can fill out this form to request a warm introduction.

We're also running a community voting contest on JokeRace! Show your support by voting for your favorite projects. Voting is open until July 31 at 5 PM UTC – vote here.

👥 Monthly Community Call

We’re excited to keep building together! Our community calls are a great space to connect, learn, and grow — and now with a refreshed format to add even more value.

In this call, you’ll get to:

• Catch up on the latest RnDAO news
• Meet our community partner
• Watch live demos from ventures with detailed insights
• Ask questions and share your ideas
• Discover ways to get involved or find support
• Network with others in the community

Mark your calendar for August 7th at 4 PM UTC and register here to save your spot. Can’t wait to see you!

💡 Updates from RnDAO Ventures

TogetherCrew

Bots, Agents, & You: Trust & Identity in the Age of AI

AI agents are no longer science fiction — they’re already acting on our behalf online. But as bots transact, create, and communicate, how do we prove who’s real, who’s a bot, and who’s human?

TogetherCrew is hosting a discussion in mid-August with Ravikant Agrawal, Director of Growth at PrivadoID. The conversation will explore how AI is reshaping the identity stack, what a "universal identity for agents" means, and how self-sovereign identity can power the next wave of privacy-first apps.

The TogetherCrew team is shaping this discussion with input from the community. What’s the most pressing question on your mind?

Message them so they’ll bring your perspective into the conversation.

🧑‍💻 Hackathon Continuation Program Updates

Fair AI

Promising Outreach Progress

Fair AI’s renewed outreach efforts are yielding promising results. The team has secured 4 new calls with companies across their key target segments—mainly plastic manufacturers and other sectors conducting multiple experiments, primarily located in Portugal—indicating strong interest and early engagement.

This traction suggests that their updated messaging is resonating effectively, and they’re beginning to see meaningful momentum as conversations progress.

CONTRIBO

Early signals & strategy recalibration

Contribo’s initial outreach to companies with Web3 roles that had remained open for over a month yielded limited responses and only a handful of booked calls. These early results suggest that their current approach may not be resonating as intended. The team is now reassessing their strategy and exploring alternative methods to boost engagement and increase traction.

Want to get involved and make a contribution? Connect with the team on the RnDAO server.

👥 New Faces at RnDAO

This week, five new members joined, including:

• A UI/Product Designer
• A Builder and Innovator
• A Web3 Data Analyst
• A Community Builder
• A Consultant transitioning from Web2 to Web3

Want to join our growing startup ecosystem? RnDAO is looking for:

• Business Developers | Grant Writers | Researchers | Developers | Marketers

Even if you don’t fit these roles but are passionate about CollabTech, we’d love to have you!

Join our Discord and introduce yourself today.

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