Ashish Mohapatra
I am currently working as a software engineer at EthosX (YC S22), a fintech startup building creator owned prediction market Fliq on aptos. We're on a mission to make trading simple and accessible to everyone. Previously, I worked as freelance software engineer for 2 years building multiple scalable products. I am an active open-source contributer and have contributed to several projects.
Apart from my professional life, I am a content-creator and standup comedian and have done 300+ open mics across India. I'm also someone who has an eye to detail and have a keen interest in visual design. I have done several treks in the Himalayan Mountain ranges. I have mentored a few students in sofware engineering and consulted a few startups.
I've love to travel and meet new people. I try to observe things around me and crack the silliest jokes, the most obvious things are often harder to notice. Over the years, few things I have realised:
- •"Your network is your net worth", Reid Hoffman's quote is something I've come to appreciate over time. Building relationships with people who are smarter than you, who challenge you and who are willing to help you grow
- •Competition happens at the bottom. The people at the top are collaborating.
- •Hardwork beats talent