TV producerKiller Whales
Crypto's Shark Tank. Founders pitch, the Whales decide: swim or sink. Now expanding into AI and robotics.
- Apple TV, Prime Video and Tubi
- Killer Whales: Live as the qualifier
- 32 projects pitched, 6 exits
Founder · Sander Görtjes
Backing the builders. Putting them on screen.
CEO and co-founder · Investor · TV producer
600M+Reach
80+Countries
11Episodes, 2 seasons
32Projects pitched
6Exits
$1.5MPrize pool
Killer Whales, produced by HELLO Labs. Streaming on Apple TV, Prime Video and Tubi.
What I do
Three roles. One story.
I fund early projects, help them grow, and give the best of them a global stage. Most people in crypto talk about builders. I back them and put them in front of millions.
TV producer
InvestorMetaXBrand
An investment and media company in blockchain, AI and technology. Very early capital plus hands on help to grow.
- Equity across blockchain and media companies
- Talent and athlete partnerships
- Distribution for portfolio companies
AI × Web3 strategySupra and HELLO Labs
CSO and CMO at Supra. Accelerators with HELLO Labs that take projects from first idea to live trading.
- Alpha Builders program with Supra
- Agentic payments and AI on chain
- Media, KOLs, listings and liquidity
Watch Killer Whales: on Apple TV and Prime Video
Watch the showNetwork
Ecosystems and talent
Accelerators run for
HELLO Labs has run accelerator programs with these ecosystems, from inception to active trading.
SolanaEthereumBNB ChainSupraSuiMoonbeam
Athletes we work with
MetaXBrand holds rights agreements with athletes for campaigns, endorsements and media.
Thibaut CourtoisXavi HernándezCody GakpoScottie PippenArda GülerJake PaulRyan BabelGregory van der Wiel
Speaking
Topics I talk about
- 01What makes a pitch win
Lessons from 32 pitches in front of the Whales - 02Media as an unfair advantage
Why distribution decides which projects survive - 03AI agents on chain
Agentic payments and where real volume will come from - 04Athletes and Web3
Building campaigns that fans trust
Follow
Where to find me
X@sandergortjes · long form articles LinkedInin/sandergortjes InsightsArticles on thehellolabs.com Telegram@SanderNLG
Podcast: HELLO Crypto.
Press
Press photos
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Contact
Work with Sander
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Pitch a project
Building in crypto, AI or robotics? Apply for the accelerator and a shot at Killer Whales.
Subject: Pitchsander@thehellolabs.comBook a talk
Keynotes, panels and fireside chats at conferences and private events.
Subject: Speakingsander@thehellolabs.comSponsor the show
Brand placements, segments and partnerships across Killer Whales and Killer Whales: Live.
Subject: Sponsorshipsander@thehellolabs.comInvest or partner
Co investments, talent campaigns and media partnerships with MetaXBrand.
Subject: Partnershipsander@metaxbrand.com
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