Bodhi Day #3
In the 3rd edition of Bodhi Day, founders from Pivot’s acceleration programs will engage in a focused conversation with Ameeth Devadas, Co-founder of Timeswap Labs and a product thinker with deep roots in both DeFi and institutional finance.
Having built across traditional banking, deal origination platforms, and decentralized protocols, Ameeth offers a grounded perspective on how to design and grow Web3 products that balance innovation with practical utility.
This session will provide our founders on what it really takes to build sustainable token-powered models, align product incentives with real users, and avoid the early-stage pitfalls that slow down many Web3 startups — helping founders shape products that can scale responsibly and endure market shifts.
Some areas we would discuss about
Designing token-powered products that withstand market cycles
Structuring DeFi mechanisms with real user alignment
Understanding institutional mindset vs. Web3-native growth
Balancing protocol innovation with product simplicity
Lessons from building in DeFi without relying on incentives
Responsible scaling in early-stage product development
Avoiding common traps in token design and lending models
Translating traditional finance principles into Web3 use cases
Strengthening GTM strategies for long-term adoption
Mentor Details
Ameeth Devadas is the Co-founder of Timeswap Labs, building the first fully decentralized AMM based money market protocol on Ethereum Blockchain. With a background in institutional banking and product management, he previously led product at Aurigin, a global deal origination platform. Ameeth combines deep experience across TradFi and DeFi to design resilient, user-aligned financial products for the next generation of Web3 infrastructure.
About Pivot
Pivot is a global Web 3.0 venture accelerator firm, built by founders for founders. Primarily focused on early-stage startups ready for execution, Pivot works on a milestone-based acceleration model, rather than a time-bound & cohort-based model offering unparalleled 1-on-1 support, guidance & vision with a robust network that includes 225+ VCs, 50+ mentors & angels, and 190+ ecosystem partners.
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