Co-founder and General Partner of Orange DAO, empowering visionary founders and accelerating the flow of value, talent, and ideas across all chains.
Orion Parrott is a blockchain developer, investor, and entrepreneur at the forefront of decentralized technology. As a General Partner and co-founder of Orange DAO, Orion has helped raise and deploy over $26M into 240+ Web3 startups, leveraging the collective expertise of 1,500+ Y Combinator alumni.
He specializes in multichain infrastructure, DeFi, and AI-powered applications, with a passion for building the composable, interconnected future of the Internet Computer and beyond.
Orion's mission is to empower visionary founders and accelerate the flow of value, talent, and ideas across all chains—making the cryptosphere more robust, open, and unstoppable.
Driving innovation across the Web3 ecosystem
Co-founder and General Partner of Orange DAO, a $26M Web3 venture fund powered by Y Combinator alumni, investing in breakthrough blockchain startups.
Active contributor and advocate for the Internet Computer ecosystem, supporting decentralized infrastructure and cross-chain innovation.
Investing in and advising projects at the intersection of decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and blockchain infrastructure.
Full-stack blockchain development with expertise in multiple protocols, smart contract architecture, and decentralized application design.
Why ICP represents the future of blockchain technology
The Internet Computer Protocol represents a paradigm shift in blockchain technology, offering unique advantages that set it apart from traditional blockchain platforms.
2-second finality enables real-time applications that rival traditional web services.
Runs entirely on-chain without cloud dependencies, creating genuine autonomy.
Build full-stack applications using familiar languages and modern tools.
Energy-efficient consensus maintaining security and decentralization.
Sharing insights across the Web3 ecosystem
Available for conferences, podcasts, and panel discussions on blockchain technology, Web3 investing, and the future of decentralized applications.
Insights into venture capital approaches for blockchain startups
Technical deep-dives into Internet Computer development
Creating sustainable communities around blockchain projects
The intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized systems
Featured insights and industry recognition
"Orion's deep understanding of blockchain technology and his ability to identify promising Web3 startups has been invaluable to our ecosystem. His contributions to Orange DAO have helped countless founders bring their visions to life."
"Working with Orion on our ICP integration was a game-changer. His technical expertise and strategic insights helped us navigate the complexity of cross-chain development with confidence."
"Orion has an exceptional ability to bridge the gap between technical innovation and practical business applications. His investment philosophy has consistently identified the most promising opportunities in Web3."
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Whether you're a founder looking for investment, a developer interested in ICP, or an organization seeking speaking engagements, I'd love to connect.