Evan Gottschalk

Doer
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Blockchain Architect at Aphid

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Evan is a Blockchain Architect at Aphid and Co-Founder of NoFun Labs with over 12 years of experience in software design. His expertise spans smart contracts, NFTs, machine learning, and decentralized finance. He is a graduate of Binghamton University and a winner of the ETH Denver Hackathon.

Outside of his technical roles, Evan is a podcaster, co-hosting shows that explore a wide array of subjects including blockchain, AI, psychology, and culture. He also co-hosts a podcast dedicated to strategy for the video game Hearthstone and shows interest in classic games like Diablo.

He won the ETH Denver 2025 Hackathon by creating Defairy, a decentralized finance product that helps investors track profits from liquidity pools.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Deliberate Doer

Fast-paced

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Blockchain Architecture
As the Blockchain Architect for Aphid and with extensive experience in the field, he designs and builds fundamental web3 infrastructure and smart contracts.
AI in Crypto
He has publicly stated that the nascent application of AI in the web3 space is the development that currently excites him the most.
DeFi Innovations
He created a DeFi product called Defairy, which won the ETH Denver Hackathon by solving a common pain point for liquidity pool investors.

Media Appearances

Evan has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Blockchain Architect at Aphid
10-2022
Co-Founder at NoFun Labs
3-2025 - 7-2025
Documentation Architect at DevDocs
1-2025 - 3-2025
Head of Web3 Engineering at Unisyn Intelligence Corp.
2-2025 - 2-2025
ETH Denver Hackathon Winner at ETHDenver

Education

2008 - 2012
Bachelor's degree from Binghamton University

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Exp : 2 Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Blockchain Architect at Aphid
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Insights For Selling To Evan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Evan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Evan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Evan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Evan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Evan

Personality Compatibility


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