EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 55 MIN
#103 Chandan Lodha, Cointracker - From Near-Death to Series A: CoinTracker’s Crypto Pivot
from Alt Funds Network · host Chandan Lodha, Mike Schroeder, Skyler Steinke
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What this episode covers
Background: Chandan Lodha, co-founder of CoinTracker. Description: In this episode, we explore the rollercoaster journey of CoinTracker, founded in 2017, as it navigated the turbulence of the cryptocurrency landscape during the early days of COVID-19. Chandan shares how the company managed to stay lean, operating with under $2 million in funding for its first four years, and how they confronted a significant revenue decline during the pandemic. We discuss how CoinTracker pivoted, introduced new products, and successfully raised $100 million in Series A funding. Chandan also talks about his entry into the crypto space, the unique challenges of tracking decentralized financial transactions, and the development of CoinTracker’s enterprise solutions. Plus, he dives into the integration of AI, the rise of stablecoins, and the company’s ambitious long-term vision for digital asset management.
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