AllianceDAO Founder Qiao Wang Shares His Unique Perspective on Investing in Pump.fun

In an interview, Qiao Wang, founder of AllianceDAO, shared his unique perspective on investing in and incubating Pump.fun. Qiao emphasized that when investing in user-facing products during their early stages, investment decisions are often based more on judgment of the founders rather than the project concept itself.

Qiao stated that he saw a high level of "autistic traits" in the founders of Pump.fun. He explained: "Autistic traits allow founders to think independently, observe the world in a counter-cultural way, and not be influenced by prevalent opinions on the internet."

Qiao believes that successful cryptocurrency founders need two key traits: the ability to think (stemming from autistic traits) and the ability to act (stemming from childhood trauma). He believes this unique combination is the core factor driving innovation and project success. While difficult to discern during early meetings, childhood trauma often acts as a driving force pushing founders forward, giving them a strong desire to "prove themselves." Qiao acknowledged that he also possesses a certain degree of "autistic traits," which may explain his unique perspective on investment decisions.