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, lead, and organize events and strategic ecosystem and partnerships (e.g. systems integrations, DeFi partners, interoperability partners, development community and industry groups, complimentary projects, content generation, and focus to drive increased users) for Kadena 📍Expected to represent and have a forward-facing role for Kadena Work with both teams to create proposals, develop KPIs, and negotiate terms 📍Develop, monitor, and adjust the strategy for ideal partner profiles and practices to continuously improve results 📍Manage external relationships and ensure resources and timelines for delivery are being met internally 📍Develop tracking and incentive mechanisms across the organization to result in successful partnerships and ecosystem development 📍Work with communications and marketing to ensure this is a big impact footprint 📍Ensure community and clients are aware of partnerships and develop resources for easy onboarding 📍Lead and maintain relationships with existing and new institutional partnerships Liaise with cryptocurrency exchanges and related service providers 📍Mentor key business development team members 📍Introduce projects to grant and accelerator/incubator programs Represent Kadena at select industry events and conferences
What Sets You Apart
📍5+ years of experience in driving partnerships 📍Experience in a similar role at a blockchain company preferred 📍Proven experience in developing strategic engagement and communications, building networks and collaborations to maximize impact 📍Experience navigating international markets and engaging diverse communities in two-way conversations/value exchanges 📍Passion for relentless improvement and delivering high quality business documents that can be used internally and externally 📍Must be willing to travel for business often and on short notice B.S. or M.S. in Business/Finance preferred