About the company
Kadena is the industry’s only scalable layer 1 Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain. The principal feature that drives Kadena is scalability, which enables Kadena to deliver infrastructure-grade performance for any blockchain project. Along with our own smart contract language Pact, Kadena's platform provides the world the tools and environment to turn ideas and ambitions into reality. Founded by Stuart Popejoy and William Martino who created JP Morgan’s first blockchain and led the SEC’s Crypto Committee, Kadena aims to allow for true blockchain mass adoption.
Job Summary
How You'll Make An Impact
📍Identify and execute on opportunities for revenue generation and material partnerships across the DeFi space 📍Build strategic relationships and partnerships in the DeFi ecosystem to increase cross-collaboration, learning opportunities, and overall ecosystem development 📍Help define the DeFi product business cases and revenue strategy 📍Possess a strong understanding of the DeFi market, including project and entity contacts, and related market strategies; research prospective accounts in the DeFi market, pursue leads, and supports follow-through to a successful agreement 📍Provide strategic advice to DeFi projects/protocols on product development, GTM strategies, tokenomics, technical requirements, roadmapping, user engagement, etc.
What Sets You Apart
📍Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field required; MBA or MA preferred 📍2 years of experience in crypto and/or DeFi; previous experience in trading, investment banking, product management, product development, or other solutions-oriented client development roles 📍Active participation in the crypto community and passionate about what is new in the DeFi market 📍Successful track record of closing and expanding partnership deals in DeFi 📍Strong networking skills and the ability to engage credibly in the crypto community as well as the ability to distill complex concepts to non-technical audiences and stakeholders 📍Understanding of underlying technology and design quality standards 📍Previous trading experience a plus
