Hatu Sheikh: Advisory Leadership Behind Polkastarter’s Early Market Positioning

Polkastarter established itself as one of Web3’s pioneering decentralized fundraising platforms, founded in 2020 to solve one of crypto’s biggest challenges: how to raise capital safely and transparently. Built on Polkadot, it introduced a cross-chain, interoperable environment where projects could launch tokens while investors gained structured access to early opportunities. 

This model combined scalability with a higher standard of trust compared to the free-for-all nature of early token sales. Hatu Sheikh joined as a marketing advisor, bringing vision and strategy at a moment when clarity and credibility were critical for Polkastarter’s success.

Who Is Hatu Sheikh?

Hatu Sheikh is the founder of CoinTerminal and previously co-founded DAO Maker, one of the industry’s pioneering launchpads. He has been active in Web3 since 2017, advising dozens of teams and seed-investing in over 100 projects. With a solid background in Mathematical Economics and Finance, Hatu has built a reputation as a trusted leader in token growth, governance, and blockchain adoption.

Hatu Sheikh’s Role 

Hatu worked seamlessly and closely with co-founders Daniel Stockhaus, Tiago Martins, and Miguel Leite, as well as ecosystem leaders such as Danilo Carlucci.

Hatu helped shape the platform’s narrative and connect it with investors who needed safety and trust in an unpredictable and volatile space, such as early crypto investing. 

He has long been known in the space for his instinct and experience in spotting value before it is widely recognized by the market. Hatu’s vision goes beyond what is immediately visible; he focuses on how value can be built and sustained over time. This made his work instrumental in positioning Polkastarter as the go-to platform for token launches in a space that was still defining itself with higher standards of reputation and trust.

Why Polkastarter Stood Out

From the start, Polkastarter distinguished itself by addressing the need for safer access to early crypto investments and by introducing a structured model for fundraising.

This gave projects a reliable way to raise liquidity while giving investors greater confidence compared to the uncertainty often tied to early-stage launches. Built on Polkadot, the platform combined the scalability of a leading blockchain ecosystem with a fundraising model that emphasized accessibility and trust.

Hatu Sheikh’s advisory contribution helped amplify this value proposition, turning a technical innovation into a clear narrative that investors could understand and believe in.

From Polkastarter to CoinTerminal

Hatu Sheikh has been a long-term visionary in the crypto space. He brings innovation and ambition to a space that has rewarded him for his creativity and resilience. The same vision that made Hatu an asset to Polkastarter continues throughout his journey.

Today, he works as an advisor to CoinTerminal, the first and only open-access launchpad in Web3. By removing barriers such as token-gating and token-staking, and by introducing features like refundable sales and lottery-based allocations, CoinTerminal democratizes early access to crypto projects and ensures fairness for all users, and, why not, also a rewarding experience.

Closing

Polkastarter’s success story reflects the power of vision, strategy, and innovation during a formative time for Web3 fundraising. Hatu Sheikh’s role as a marketing advisor was part of laying this foundation. Today, that same instinct and expertise continue to shape the future of decentralized investment through CoinTerminal.