Dragonfly Partner: VC will continue to be a primary means of helping entrepreneurs innovate, and crowdfunding can also provide support.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that for founders, finding a balance between community engagement and strategic VC partnerships is key. Rob Hadick, a general partner at Dragonfly, stated that VCs will continue to be a primary means of helping entrepreneurs innovate, while crowdfunding can also become "an additive part of this story."

Michael Bucella, co-founder of Neoclassic Capital and former Goldman Sachs and BlockTower Capital executive, believes platforms like Echo can provide large-scale distribution and collaborative services, but he noted that these platforms currently "lack many other functionalities." While Neoclassic does not actively recommend these platforms, Bucella mentioned, "As we become more familiar with these platforms, we may be more inclined to include them among our co-investors in lead deals." He emphasized that VC advice remains crucial for founders, especially in top projects.

Erick Zhang, managing partner of Nomad Capital and founder of the newly launched ICO platform BuidlPad, encourages projects to combine both models. He suggests that founders raise funds from VCs that provide strategic value (such as networks and expertise), while also utilizing platforms like BuidlPad, Echo, and Legion to attract community and angel investors. (The Block)