#192 Akash Gupta | Onboarding the Next Billion into Crypto

Today’s guest is Akash Gupta, VP of Core Wallet at Ava Labs, the powerhouse team building on the Avalanche blockchain.With a background that spans Meta, Uber, and startups out of the MIT Media Lab, Akash brings Web2 scale and discipline to the frontier of Web3. At Ava Labs, he’s spearheading the mission to make crypto invisible yet indispensable — starting with Core Wallet, a next-gen platform introducing gasless transactions and intuitive UX for the next billion users.In this no-fluff conversation:Why Avalanche is winning the speed and cost race in blockchainThe secrets behind launching gasless transactions at scaleWhat wallets will look like in 5 years (hint: AI agents might run them)Lessons from Meta and Uber that now power decentralized product designThe mindset shift from product manager to ecosystem stewardWhether you're a crypto native, Web2 veteran, or new to blockchain, this episode gives you a masterclass in product thinking, scaling ecosystems, and building for the future.Connect with Akash Gupta:X (Twitter): @akash90guptaAva Labs: avalabs.org🔗 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share!📲 Listen on all major podcast platforms🌍 Follow the pod: https://linktr.ee/SGMPODCAST