Ecosystem Growth Lead

Pond is a pioneering crypto AI startup developing a decentralized platform for building foundational machine learning models on blockchains. We are at the forefront of merging AI and blockchain technologies to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and use of ML models in the web3 ecosystem.

The project is backed by multiple Tier 1 VCs including Archetype (led the Series A of Ritual), Cyber Fund (Lido founder’s VC arm, backed Ethereum and Solana at their early stage), Coinbase Ventures, Delphi Digital and more.

We are driven by innovation and are seeking a skilled Head of Ecosystem Growth to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable, stable, and secure web platforms in production environments. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security.

Job Title: Head of Ecosystem Growth

Location: United States (New York Preferred)

Company: Pond

Industry: Crypto, AI, Blockchain

Employment Type: Full-time

Pond seeks a strategic and experienced Head of Ecosystem Growth (with a focus on BD) to drive global growth, partnerships, and strategic alliances. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of blockchain, AI, and crypto markets, along with a robust network within these ecosystems. As the Head of Ecosystem Growth, you’ll spearhead efforts to expand our market presence, secure strategic partnerships, and contribute to the company’s long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnerships: Identify, negotiate, and establish high-impact partnerships with blockchain protocols, crypto organizations, exchanges, and AI companies to expand PondGNN’s footprint.
• Market Expansion: Lead efforts to penetrate new markets and build strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders like developer communities.
• Revenue Growth: Develop and execute a comprehensive business development and GTM strategies aimed at increasing revenue, adoption of our products, and market share.
• Product Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the technical and product teams to align BD initiatives with the company’s technology roadmap and ensure mutual value creation.
• Networking: Attend industry conferences, meetups, and events (both virtual and in-person) to represent Pond, stay updated on industry trends, and foster new business opportunities.
• Partnership Management: Oversee the lifecycle of partnerships from initial engagement to execution and ongoing collaboration, ensuring the success of key relationships.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a thought leader, helping to elevate Pond’s presence in the crypto AI space through thought pieces, speaking engagements, and public representation.
• Growth: Support the Growth Team in expanding brand awareness and market visibility

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in business development or partnership roles, preferably within the crypto, AI, or blockchain industries.
• Strong understanding of blockchain protocols, on-chain analytics, DeFi and AI-powered crypto applications.
• Demonstrated track record of securing and managing high-value partnerships and deals.
• Exceptional networking skills with established contacts across the crypto and AI ecosystems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Familiarity with machine / deep learning, on-chain behavior analysis, or crypto-native AI models is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Language preference: Ideally can speak English and Mandarin Chinese

What we offer

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunity to be a part of an industry-leading AI crypto project.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a high-impact role.
• Access to global conferences and networking events.

Outcomes and Definition of Success:

The competencies and success of a candidate in this role will depend on

• Ability to independently develop and manage relationships with diverse projects
• Capability to develop business opportunities and onboard Tier 1 projects using Pond’s services and products
• Creativity and innovation in proposing new business and product ideas, taking ownership of these initiatives, and leading the team in their execution

Contact Information:

If you are passionate about the intersection of AI and blockchain and are eager to contribute to a revolutionary platform, we’d love to hear from you!

You can learn more about us: https://cryptopond.xyz/

Please send your resume to [email protected].