Hi, I'm Imran
Strategy @ Fortify Labs
I specialize in driving growth and scaling success for early- to mid-stage companies. Currently, I lead Fortify Labs, where I focus on building the most people-centric accelerator in the crypto space.
I also like sharing interesting crypto research I find online here: t.me/rumblereads
About Me
My introduction
I started as an engineer but my passion has led me to the world of growing blockchain ecosystems. I help startups go from ideas to scalable products. My approach is straightforward: understand the problem, build the right strategy, and execute. I believe that crypto has the potential to fundamentally shift the economics that govern our world, creating a more equitable future through unstoppable public infrastructure.
experience
incubated
distributed
Qualification
My personal journeyHigh School
Kuala Lumpur - SMKSHCollege
Kuala Lumpur - TCSHMechanical Engineering
UK - Uni of BathFinal year paper on parameter estimation for fuel cells using stochastic and machine learning algorithms
Self Taught Software
Harvard CS50 CourseNeural Network and Deep Learning Course by Deeplearning.ai
Sales Executive
LiveIn - Kuala LumpurI cold-called hundreds of property owners to launch a new product under the CEO’s guidance. It was my first real experience in a startup, and I learned to think on my feet.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Brunsfield - Kuala LumpurData Intern
Insightz Club - Kuala LumpurAnalyst
TZ APAC - Singapore (Remote)Operationalized the small grants program, resulting in three consecutive years of renewal and distributing over $200k annually to support emerging projects.
Project Manager
TZ APAC - Singapore (Remote)Operationalized builder initiatives, including the TZ APAC Incubator Program, successfully onboarding 30 projects across two cohorts.
Deputy Head of Labs Strategy
TZ APAC - Singapore (Remote)Leading Fortify Labs, a startup studio dedicated to being the most people-centric accelerator in the crypto space.
Portfolio
Some of the companies I've helped
Questflow
Zapier for AI Agents. On-chain proof of agent contribution to distribute revenue and rewards.
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Adot
Adot’s mission is to build a decentralized search network that all-round surpasses traditional search engines to make all high-quality data openly accessible to every user and developer.
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OCV Labs
Low-code tools for creation and monetization of onchain interactive game experiences and art for creators and developers. Focused on enabling Telegram as a distribution platform.
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Renora
A non-custodial orchestration layer that allows users to apply quant strategies such as a modified DCA for CEXs and DEXs.
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Quurk
Zelda-like game focused on teaching kids how to code, bolstered by an on-chain economy to incentivize learning through creation.
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All Access Anonymous
Bringing live entertainment on-chain by unlocking the power of fan communities. Tokenized Real World Experiences (RWEs) to engage and reward true fans.
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