Auston Bunsen

Major props to Auston Bunsen, this guy is the real deal in the startup world. Basically, he jumped into tech early, messing around with web dev stuff like JavaScript, Python, PHP, you name it. He wasn’t just coding for fun; he was out there building shit, trying to make moves.

Then, he co-founded QuickNode during YC W21, like, the moment he really stepped into the big leagues. QuickNode is now one of the top blockchain infrastructure players out there, serving Web3 devs across more than 50 blockchains. That’s no small feat. He was CTO for three years, crushing it, then shifted gears into product leadership, guiding the company through crazy growth, launching new products, landing big partnerships, and raising over $100 million from heavy hitters like YC, Tiger Global, and SoftBank. Basically, he turned QuickNode into a juggernaut, and it’s now one of YC’s Top 100 most useful companies.

But Auston isn’t just about blockchain. He’s also the founder and CEO of AccessGrid.com, which is building APIs to unlock physical spaces, like opening doors with a click. That shows he’s got a thing for making tech that actually changes how we live and work.

What I get from his story? The guy’s relentless. Started from web dev, jumped into startups, learned what it takes to grow fast, and then crushed it in the crypto and infrastructure space. He’s got experience in sales, marketing, ops, all the stuff that makes startups tick. Plus, he’s well-connected, featured in big pubs like NYT, Forbes, TechCrunch.

And he’s not just building for himself. He’s out here mentoring, investing as an angel, helping the next wave of founders succeed. Now, he’s based out in Florida, but his impact is global. The whole process screams one thing, Auston’s all about creating the future, pushing tech boundaries, and doing it with hustle and smarts.

Bottom line? He’s a tech entrepreneur who turned a crazy idea into a multi-million dollar company, and he’s just getting started. That’s why he matters.