Gero Dashboard Joins Draper x Cardano Program
Gero Dashboard Joins Draper x Cardano Program
We’re excited and honored to announce that Gero Dashboard has been selected to join the Draper University x Cardano Foundation Founder Residency Program, a five-week accelerator taking place in the heart of Silicon Valley.
This milestone marks an important step forward in our mission to bridge traditional finance (Web2) with decentralized finance (Web3) through secure, compliant, and user-centric blockchain infrastructure.
About the Draper University x Cardano Founder Residency Program
The Draper University x Cardano Founder Residency Program begins on April 14, 2025 and is designed to support early-stage teams building meaningful products on Cardano.
Key highlights of the program include:
- Five weeks in Silicon Valley, working alongside founders, investors, and Web3 builders
- Mentorship from industry leaders across fintech, blockchain, and venture capital
- Hands-on product and strategy sessions focused on scaling real-world blockchain use cases
- Direct access to the Cardano ecosystem, including technical, governance, and infrastructure expertise
- Investor exposure and demo opportunities at the conclusion of the residency
The program brings together a select group of founders who are building practical, scalable solutions aligned with Cardano’s long-term vision.
Gero Dashboard’s Vision: Bridging Web2 and Web3
At Gero Dashboard, our focus has always been on making blockchain usable in everyday financial life. We’re building infrastructure that connects non-custodial wallets, DeFi tools, governance, and real-world banking into a single, secure dashboard.
Participation in the residency program will help accelerate development of zkFiat, our zero-knowledge–based approach to privacy-preserving fiat transactions on Cardano.
Through the Draper University residency, we aim to:
- Advance our zero-knowledge architecture for compliant, private fiat interactions
- Strengthen bank API and on/off-ramp integrations within a non-custodial wallet framework
- Collaborate with other founders on real-world Cardano use cases
- Refine our product strategy and go-to-market execution with direct mentorship
Connecting With Familiar Faces
We’re especially excited to reconnect with builders, researchers, and community members we’ve met across previous Cardano events and summits. The Cardano ecosystem continues to be one of the most thoughtful and collaborative communities in Web3, and this residency provides a unique space to deepen those relationships.
The Future Is Decentralized
Being selected for the Draper University x Cardano Founder Residency Program reinforces our commitment to building secure, privacy-first, and user-driven financial tools on Cardano.
We look forward to sharing progress throughout the program and continuing to deliver products that make decentralized finance more accessible, compliant, and practical for everyday use.
Together, we’re helping shape a future where financial freedom is open to everyone.
For updates throughout the residency, join the Gero community and follow along as we build.