In an exclusive interview with BitcoinWorld , we got the chance to speak with Ilan Rakhmanov, Founder of ChainGPT and CEO of ChainGPT Software Can you briefly introduce ChainGPT Labs and its mission in the Web3 space? ChainGPT Labs is a top-tier Web3 incubator committed to accelerating the success of innovative blockchain startups. Our core value lies in our extensive network, strong brand reputation, and deep understanding of market needs in the Web3 space. We provide early-stage projects with strategic support in go-to-market execution, tokenomics, marketing, and overall growth strategy. By leveraging our industry expertise and connections, we help founders navigate the complexities of the web3 space, ensuring their projects achieve sustainable adoption and long-term success. How many projects has ChainGPT Labs incubated in 2024, and what kind of support do you provide them? At ChainGPT Labs, our go-to-market (GTM) strategy is designed to accelerate the growth of incubated projects by aligning AI-powered solutions, strategic positioning, and ecosystem support. We ensure startups achieve strong market entry and sustained adoption by refining product positioning, tokenomics, and community engagement strategies. Leveraging AI-driven analytics, targeted marketing campaigns, and strategic partnerships, we help projects gain rapid traction in competitive Web3 sectors. In 2024, ChainGPT Labs has incubated 12 projects spanning various Web3 sectors, including DeFi, GameFi, infrastructure, and AI-powered blockchain solutions. Our incubated projects have collectively raised over $40M+ in funding , demonstrating strong market confidence and investor backing. How have your incubated projects have raised over $40M+ in funding. What factors contributed to this success? The success of ChainGPT Labs’ incubated projects in securing over $40M+ in funding can be attributed to several factors: Strong Selection Process: We carefully vet and incubate high-potential projects with strong teams and real-world utility. Investor Network: Our deep connections with VCs, launchpads, and industry leaders facilitate funding opportunities. Strategic Positioning: We help projects refine their value proposition, ensuring they align with market trends and investor interests. Ecosystem Leverage: ChainGPT’s AI-powered ecosystem and network effects amplify visibility and credibility. Post-TGE Support: Investors are more confident in projects with long-term sustainability plans, which we actively ensure. How does ChainGPT Labs help early-stage projects with funding and strategic partnerships? At ChainGPT Labs, we provide direct funding to select projects while facilitating introductions to a vast network of strategic investors. Our fundraising approach includes VC and angel investor connections, linking projects with reputable Web3 backers and advisors, and launchpad partnerships to secure IDO/IEO launches on top-tier platforms. We also support market-making and exchange listings, ensuring smooth liquidity provision and accessibility on major CEX/DEX platforms. Additionally, we foster strategic alliances with key industry players to drive adoption, utility, and long-term ecosystem integration. Beyond funding, we focus on sustained strategic growth, helping projects secure valuable partnerships and positioning them for long-term success. What are some of the most successful projects you have incubated, and what makes them stand out? Our track record speaks for itself, and some of the most notable projects are Cookie3, Solidus AI Tech, and GT Protocol. Cookie3 has pioneered AI-driven Web3 marketing analytics, Solidus AI Tech is shaping decentralized AI computing, and GT Protocol is revolutionizing AI-powered trading automation. These projects stand out due to their strong technological foundations, real-world adoption, and strategic execution, backed by our deep industry connections, funding networks, and post-TGE support. How does ChainGPT Labs support projects after their Token Generation Event (TGE) to ensure sustainable growth? At ChainGPT Labs, we know that TGE is just the beginning, so we stay actively involved to ensure sustainable growth. We provide ongoing strategic advisory on go-to-market execution, token utility, governance, and compliance. Our team delivers monthly reports on marketing activities, optimizing strategies for maximum impact. Beyond marketing, we help projects expand their ecosystems through key partnerships, integrations, and community-driven initiatives like DAO structures and staking models. With a focus on long-term success, we work closely with projects post-TGE to help them scale, innovate, and establish themselves as industry leaders. What are the key Web3 sectors you are currently focusing on, and why? At ChainGPT Labs, we focus on incubating projects shaping the future of Web3, backing founders who are solving real-world problems with blockchain and AI. Our core areas of focus include AI & Blockchain, where projects like Datai – the Web3 data layer powering on-chain AI and making blockchain data insightful. In Decentralized Infrastructure (DePIN), we support initiatives like DePINed, which is revolutionizing decentralized computing power and storage networks to drive AI scalability. In DeFi 2.0, projects such as WhiteBridge AI help transform scattered online data into a coherent narrative of your digital identity so that you can safeguard your reputation, understand prospects, prepare for pitches, hire wisely, and verify authenticity. What are the future goals for ChainGPT Labs in 2025 and beyond? In 2025 and beyond, ChainGPT Labs is focused on scaling our incubation program by expanding our network, refining go-to-market strategies, and enhancing marketing and TGE support. We’re growing our team to onboard more projects, ensuring each startup receives hands-on guidance and strategic resources. By strengthening partnerships with VCs, partners, and industry leaders, we’re creating more opportunities for our incubated projects. Additionally, we’re improving data-driven marketing support and post-TGE advisory to help startups achieve long-term success. Through these initiatives, ChainGPT Labs is set to become the leading Web3 incubator, driving sustainable growth for the next wave of blockchain innovation. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking content and engaging interviews on Bitcoinworld.co.in , World of Cryptocurrency & Blockchain News.
