Head of Ecosystem

You will lead the ecosystem’s growth and development by defining strategic priorities, attracting founders and builders, and supporting projects from exploration through deployment and sustained growth. You will manage grants and builder programs, secure collaborations, bring builder needs into product roadmaps, drive go-to-market initiatives, build the ecosystem function, and measure ecosystem performance.

Responsibilities

• Set ecosystem strategy, priorities, budgets, and measurable goals
• Attract and support founders and builders through deployment and growth
• Secure strategic collaborations and deployments
• Identify ecosystem gaps and coordinate needed deployments
• Design and manage grants, accelerators, and ecosystem incentive programs
• Connect founders with go-to-market advisory, funding, launch resources, and users
• Translate builder feedback into product, engineering, and developer-relations priorities
• Drive ecosystem go-to-market through launches, campaigns, events, and founder stories
• Hire, develop, and lead the ecosystem team
• Track ecosystem health and improve resource effectiveness

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in ecosystem development, growth, product management, or business development in technology, fintech, or financial services
• 4+ years of hands-on crypto or Web3 experience
• 2+ years leading ecosystem development, incubation, or growth initiatives
• 2+ years of experience at an L1 or L2 blockchain
• 2+ years of people management experience
• 2+ years of entrepreneurial or startup operating experience
• Experience designing or managing grants, accelerators, incubation programs, or ecosystem incentives
• Strong relationships with crypto founders, developers, infrastructure providers, and investors
• Commercial and product judgment
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or programs
• Strong communication and analytical skills