Eli Moon

Rucopia is a fintech/proptech startup-Chime with the Acorns-like savings account with an exclusive long-term savings product backed by real estate via blockchain.

• Developed initial prototype mobile application.
• Assembled team of founding members and board of advisors.
• Secured three patents to protect innovative technologies.
• Successfully raised $1.5 million at pre-money valuation of $100 million.

Bottley is a gamified blockchain-based health app that serves customers by promoting healthy habits such as staying hydrated by incentivizing healthy actions with real-life valued tokens

• Invented and developed innovative double-walled insulated water bottle capable of tracking hydration levels
• Filed several patents to protect technology integral to product
• Collaborated with local manufacturing team to refine initial prototype, advancing from proof of concept to tangible product
• Successfully secured $89,500 in pre-seed funding from accredited investor to fuel initial development and operations
• Engaged with multiple marketing agencies to enhance brand visibility and product reach
• Achieved significant early success by selling 2,500 units within first two months, generating $100,000 in revenue and elevating company's valuation to $2 million
• Formed strategic manufacturing partnerships in China to enhance production capabilities
• Strategically shifted company's focus from hardware to blockchain-based software platform that rewards customers for maintaining hydration and healthy habits.
• Hard circled $1.5 million at $10 million post-money valuation to support pivot and scale operations.
• Led team dynamics by hiring and, when necessary, making tough decisions to part ways with team members all while actively collaborating with board of investors and advisors for strategic direction and oversight.