Prasoon Agrawal | Building Sustainable Economics

On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, host Charlene welcomes Prasoon Agrawal, co-founder of Hercules Ventures and veteran entrepreneur with 13+ years building and investing in startups across India, Singapore, Kuwait, and beyond. From launching his first fund at 15 to scaling ventures in Web2 and now Web3, Prasoon shares how his journey shaped his thesis: every Web3 product is a digital nation. He breaks down the three pillars of a sustainable Web3 economy—trust, consumption, and people—and why they matter more than hype. Prasoon also explores the most promising areas of Web3 investment, from gaming and NFTs to DeFi, and introduces his unique “salary method” for smarter trading. With candid advice for founders on token design, timing, and avoiding pitfalls, this conversation is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs and investors navigating the next wave of blockchain innovation.