Rushi Manche co-founded a blockchain technology company that introduced the first modular blockchain network to integrate high performance, liquidity, and composability. In his early twenties, he and his partner decided to leave their internships and withdraw from Vanderbilt University to pursue their venture's vision entirely. Their early commitment led to raising $3.4 million in pre-seed funding from over 25 angel investors. This foundational support enabled them to build a team of over 70 members and initiate the creation of a system designed to transform the blockchain development experience.

In 2023, just one year after the company’s launch, they successfully closed a $38 million Series A funding round. This significant milestone was backed by leading venture capital firms, including Hack VC, Placeholder, Archetype, Maven 11, Robot Ventures, Figment Capital, Nomad Capital, Bankless Ventures, OKX Ventures, dao5, and Aptos Labs. His leadership and technical input were central to establishing a platform designed for secure, scalable, and cross-chain applications.

Rushi Manche addressed significant challenges in blockchain infrastructure, especially interoperability and security. He believed blockchain programming provided a more reliable and efficient solution than traditional systems. The goal was to give the developers the tools to build applications that could operate safely and effectively across multiple networks, enhancing the overall user experience in decentralized environments.

The company's modular framework divided the blockchain system into layers, each responsible for specific tasks. This approach improved the platform’s flexibility, scalability, and maintainability. A programming language developed by a major tech company was utilized to construct a secure Ethereum Layer 2 network. The platform also launched a token to support ongoing development and network operations.

Before starting the company, he worked as a software engineer at Aptos Project, contributing to the development of decentralized exchanges and cross-chain index funds. He also founded Ensemble, an AI-powered test preparation platform that partnered with 53 high schools to provide free academic support to students nationwide.

His experience also includes a role at UnitedHealth Group, where he migrated seven APIs from on-premises to AWS cloud infrastructure, resulting in an 84% reduction in costs. He also upgraded backend systems to improve scalability and performance. As a freelance Full-Stack Developer, he redesigned and modernized a platform using updated frameworks, integrating cloud-based services to enhance functionality.

He holds a Seal of Biliteracy in French and has completed several technical certifications through Udemy in areas such as blockchain development, machine learning, natural language processing, and full-stack web development.

His academic and professional work has earned him several honors. In 2021, he received the Ingram Scholarship at Vanderbilt University. He was awarded the Burger King McLamore Scholarship and was a semifinalist for the Elks National Foundation and Coca-Cola Scholarships. He earned the title of National AP Scholar for achieving high scores across multiple AP exams.

Additional recognitions include winning the New Jersey State Stock Pitch Competition and receiving the Certified Young Investment Analyst designation through the Young Investors Society. He was among the top three percent of the Diamond Challenge Entrepreneurship Competition for presenting an app focused on reducing food waste. In 2020, he received the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Award for public service. He was a finalist in the Seton Hall Pirates Pitch Business Plan Competition, where he proposed a solution to address educational inequality.

Alongside his academic and professional achievements, he and his family have supported healthcare-related charitable efforts in India for over a decade. He volunteered with organizations in high school, including UNICEF and the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program.

Born in Springfield, Illinois, Rushi Manche enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and spending time in nature.