The RnD Ventures Blog
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How do we measure community health in Web3?
We propose a 3-layer framework to measure DAO community health, resilience, and value creation.
B2B SaaS is Dead, Long Live Swarm Tech
B2B SaaS is obsolete. The future is Swarm Tech: outcome-based, viral, human–AI collaboration.
Building The Future of Collaboration: The RnD Ventures Vision
We are building an open, modular super app for work—fast, flexible, and built to collaborate.
Arbitrum Ecosystem Pitch Day – Milestone 3 Report
Arbitrum Pitch Day: 10 projects pitched, 83 attendees, 13 investors, next step—intros & follow-ups.
How RnD Ventures Works With Startups - 2025
RnD Ventures helps CollabTech startups grow with hands-on support, shared assets, and co-ownership.
RnD Ventures' Approach to Compensation: Sweat Upside - 2025
Contribute skills, earn ownership—RnD Ventures' Sweat Upside swaps effort for future project reward
Joining RnD Ventures' Entrepreneur in Residence Program - 2025
Build your startup with RnD Ventures: stipend, support, no idea or team needed—just your drive.
Early Stage Startups: From ad-hoc to Systematic - 2025
The success rates for Venture Studio startups are dramatically higher than incubator & accelerators.
Joining RnD Ventures as a Contributor – 2025
Join our ventures as a contributor—build fast, earn equity, and shape the future of CollabTech.
RnDAO Talks Ep 42 | Denis Kovalevich
Denis explored venture studios as a scalable, lower-risk asset class reshaping startup creation.
Fixing DAO governance
The blog post proposes a 3-branch governance model to improve DAO decision-making and participation.
What is a Swarm?
This blog explores Swarms—startup networks that share resources, align incentives, and grow faster.
Capital Efficiency: using Sweat Equity to do more with less - 2024
Sweat Equity lets builders earn ownership through contributions, driving collaboration and success.
Ethereum's 4th Foundation
We seek input on improving Ethereum builder support via a 10-min survey, open until January 9th.
What is a Web3 Community and when is it healthy
This paper outlines a framework to measure and improve DAO community health through vital signs.
RnDAO Talks Ep 41 | James Priest
James Priest shares how Sociocracy 3.0 patterns boost team collaboration, adaptability, and growth.
RnDAO x Arbitrum CollabTech Incubator Program
Create the future of collaboration! Apply to RnDAO’s Swarm for hands-on support and funding.
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More Than Investors: How RnD Ventures Works With Startups – 2024 Edition
See how RnD Ventures supports early-stage startups and the steps to join us as an venture.
Top 9 Challenges of DAO Unit Success
The blog outlines nine challenges of DAO Units, focusing on leadership, trust, and autonomy.
Arbitrum CollabTech Hackathon: Impact Report
Arbitrum hackathon drew 143 builders, created 20 projects in collaboration tech, with 3 winners
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What is a DAO? Conceptual Foundations
This post defines DAOs as decentralized, autonomous collectives shaped by communication and ethos.
Startups: From Solo to Multiplayer, From ad-hoc to Systematic - 2024
Venture Studios boost startup success through collaboration; RnDAO supports founders and investors.
Decentralizing leadership: from monolithic to modular and polycentric
A new leadership model: modular, collaborative, and polycentric for modern organizations.
Arbitrum CollabTech Hackathon
Join fellow builders and entrepreneurs to create the next generation of CollabTech ventures!
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Web3 Ecosystem Development
Web3 needs strategy, not just tech. Discover our guide to building resilient ecosystems.
In Defense of Coin Voting
A defense of Coin Voting in DAOs, proposing mechanisms to balance power and improve governance.
