Ecosystem Growth Lead

Web3 Foundation

Ecosystem Growth Lead (100%)

CH or EU based, starting immediately 

The Web3 Foundation nurtures and stewards technologies and applications for the decentralized web. We collaborate with cutting-edge developer teams, researchers, and community leaders to strengthen and extend the uses of decentralized technologies, building the future of identity, privacy, financial markets, commerce, and more.

Our core project is Polkadot, a protocol designed to connect blockchains and allow them to interoperate, share security, and more. 

About the Role 

The Web3 Foundation is supporting the Polkadot ecosystem with a significant amount of funding as well as other resources. As part of this effort, we recently supported multiple projects via the Decentralized Futures program, including BD, marketing, and technical initiatives. 

This role's purpose is to identify and solve needs within the ecosystem. It involves developing strategies for impactful grantmaking, resource allocation, and coordination between different parties in the ecosystem, especially those that focus on growing the Polkadot ecosystem.

We are a lean team with a flat organization. You will work closely with team members in Zug and remote locations, as well as with diverse service suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement ecosystem growth strategies targeted at Polkadot’s builder ecosystem.

• Develop & lead ecosystem growth initiatives targeted at Polkadot’s builder ecosystem.

• Collaborate & coordinate with Polkadot teams focused on growing the ecosystem (like Velocity Labs or Dot Play) to bring new builders into the ecosystem.

• Create and refine strategies for impactful grantmaking and resource allocation.

• Develop new and existing partnerships and negotiate the respective agreements.

Requirements 

• Knowledge and understanding of blockchain technologies, applications, and ecosystems
• Demonstrated ability to manage and juggle multiple relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Quick ability to learn new technologies and frameworks
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Passionate about working within the web3.0 movement / decentralized technology space and open source, privacy-minded communities

A Plus

• Experience in the Polkadot or Kusama ecosystems

• Some experience in programming and/or data analysis

• Managed budgets of over $5M, for example, through grants

• Previous experience in team management and capital allocations

Benefits

• Company retreats at unique locations around Europe
• Opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary team working on cutting-edge technologies
• Ample room for tech creativity, innovation, and own ideas

For more information about us, visit us on:

• Web3 Foundation website: https://web3.foundation/
• Polkadot website: https://polkadot.network/
• Github: https://github.com/w3f/polkadot-wiki