Aakash Neeraj Mittal
Founder of Perpify
Building Perpify, an AI-native market infrastructure for autonomous capital.
Intro
I'm Aakash Neeraj Mittal, the Founder of Perpify, where I'm building AI-native market infrastructure for autonomous capital. My journey has been a wild ride—from managing corporate transport fleets at rydS to becoming a full-time crypto trader where I turned a $10k debt into $3.2M in profit. I previously co-founded Density Exchange, India’s first crypto derivatives platform, and I’ve always been driven by the intersection of high-stakes risk and technological innovation. I’m passionate about the evolution of financial systems and believe that in a world where even traditional banks fail, crypto and AI offer the most resilient path forward. I’m currently focused on recruiting top-tier engineering talent to help build the future of on-chain trading. Whether you're a 'rockstar' dev or just want to talk about market dynamics and risk management, I'm always open to connecting with people who move fast and think big.
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What I can offer
- ›Deep expertise in crypto derivatives and technical analysis
- ›Experience scaling startups from zero to millions in ARR
- ›Insights into fundraising and team building
- ›Thought leadership on the intersection of AI and capital
What I'm looking for
- ›Rockstar backend engineers and product managers
- ›Referrals for technical talent
- ›Collaborations within the crypto derivatives space
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Background
Career
Started in restaurant management and corporate transport (rydS), transitioned into community commerce (Cupido), became a high-stakes crypto trader, co-founded India's first crypto derivatives exchange (Density), and is now building AI-native market infrastructure.
Education
Dual Degree Master in Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur (2011–2016)
Achievements
- ›Turned $10k debt into $3.2M profit via crypto trading in 18 months
- ›Scaled rydS to $3M+ ARR with a staff of 120
- ›Acquired 10,000+ customers for first startup Cupido
- ›TEDx Speaker and published author
- ›Gained national recognition for viral Flipkart marketing stunt
Opinions
- Everything is risky—traditional banking is not safer than crypto
- Move fast on hot ideas; don't wait for a perfect product
- Managing risk is the most critical factor in trading
- Crypto is a hedge against inflation and traditional banking contagion
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Professional yet energetic and punchy, utilizing structured lists and storytelling.
Formality — 6/10
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